Game of Thrones star dies

The star of the popular series Game of Thrones, Neil Fingleton, has died at the age of 36. The actor died of heart failure. He was the tallest person in the UK.  Neil stood 7 feet 7 inches tall, which is approximately 2 metres 30 centimetres. Fingleton was among the 25 tallest people in the world.

The artist suffered from conditions common among people of such height. Primarily, these were heart and vascular problems.

Neil Fingleton played a giant in Game of Thrones who joined the army of the Wildlings led by Mole Mountain.

Previously, he was known not as an actor, but as a sportsman. Neil played basketball. He represented clubs in many countries.

After ending his sports career, Neil turned to acting. He appeared in films and series such as X-Men, Doctor Who, and others.