'Game of Thrones' actor, Michael Patrick, passed away at the mere age of 35, after a battle with motor neurone disease, which also killed his father.
Michael Patrick, one of the well-known actors and writers, passed away at the age of 35, after his battle with MND (motor neurone disease). The actor's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed the passing of Michael, revealing that he was in hospice care. Michael was known for his role in Game of Thrones, wherein he had a minor portrayal in seasons 6 and 7. Michael Patrick has been suffering from MND, with which he was diagnosed back in 2023. As the actor's passing has sparked a sense of grief around, let's know about MND that not only took his life but also his father's as well.
Michael Patrick was diagnosed with motor neurone disease back in 2023. It started with Michael's foot first and rapidly spread to his upper body. He was diagnosed while he was performing at the Dublin Fringe Festival. Well, within months, he couldn't even stand, and eventually, he was given only one year to live. In February 2026, Michael made a decision to undergo tracheostomy, a surgery that could have extended the time he was given to live, but he would have to stay in the hospital.
However, on April 8, 2026, the actor passed away. To mention, Michael's dad also suffered from MND, which took his life during the time the actor was in his adolescence. Michael is survived by his wife Naomi, mother Pauline, siblings Kate, Maurice, and Hannah, and nephew Micheal.
Speaking about MND (motor neurone disease), it's a progressive neurodegenerative disorders, which lead the nerves in brain and spinal cord to loose function, and eventually leading to muscle weakness, stiffness and paralysis. Some of the known types of MND are ALS, PBP, PMA, and PLS, while some of the initial symptoms are muscle weakness, which for Patrick began in his foot. MND is considered to be a 'life-shortening' disease, and it's incurable. Reportedly, after diagnosis, it takes only a few months or even days to reach a worse state, by gradually destroying motor neurons.
No longer did Michael Patrick's wife share the news of his passing; his fans started to pour out condolences for him. Amid this, his last social media post also made rounds, which was dated to February 6, 2026, and wherein he revealed that his doctor gave him one year to live. In a part, he also penned that there are many things he had to do and many days that he had to live.
Michael's wife, in the statement, where she confirmed his passing, revealed that the actor was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago. His wife also praised her late husband, stating that he was an inspiration, and there is no denying the fact. An excerpt from Michael's wife's post could be read as:
"We are so grateful for every person who supported us through the last few years. Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan and this feels appropriate now: ‘The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you.’ So, don’t overthink it. Eat. Drink. Love. Naomi — Mick’s wife."
Michael Patrick began his acting journey while being at the Cambridge Footlights comedy troupe. Following this, he attended the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, England. Apart from Game of Thrones, he was seen in Blue Lights, This Town and the BBC series My Left Nut, the last one being co-written by him. In 2025, he was seen in a German TV movie, Mordlichtern- Tod auf den Faroer Inseln, and received a standing ovation at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, while essaying Shakespeare's Richard III. In the adapted version, which Michael co-wrote, he wrote the character in a new twist and replaced 'Richard's physical disability with terminal disease, which mirrored MND.
We wish Michael's family strength to deal with this tough time!
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