"Game of Thrones" actor passes away at 36

Born December 18, 1980, the basketball player-turned-actor suffered a heart failure on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Apart from his role in "Game of Thrones," Neil Fingleton also appeared in works including," "X-Men: First Class", "Avengers: Age of Ultron," and "Jupiter Ascending."

A statement posted on the Tall Persons Club group Facebook page on Sunday read: "Sadly it has come to our attention that Neil Fingleton Britain's Tallest man passed away on Saturday.