'Game of Thrones' actor JJ Murphy dies at 86

Actor JJ Murphy, who was about to join the cast of 'Game of Thrones' as Ser Denys Mallister has died at the age of 86, it has been revealed.

Philip Young, Murphy's agent stated that he had the pleasure and honor to be the actor's Agent for the last 18 months and he had never encountered a man with more spirit, passion and love for his craft, CNN reported.

'Game of Thrones' producers, DB Weiss and David Benioff said that they will not recast the actor's role adding that Murphy was a lovely man, and the best Denys Mallister they could have hoped for.