The family of UK's tallest man and Games of Thrones star Neil Fingleton have revealed that he died of a heart attack.
Fingleton was just 36 when he died suddenly at his home in Gilesgate, County Durham, last month.
The 7ft 7in star of Game of Thrones and Dr Who will be laid to rest later this week.
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His funeral will be held at Durham Cathedral where friends and family will gather at 2pm on Friday, March 17, followed by interment at Belmont Cemetery.
The actor, who grew up in County Durham, was declared the UK's tallest man in 2007, before moving to the USA to play basketball.
Fingleton spent two years at the University of North Carolina before transferring to Holy Cross in Massachusetts.
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After playing basketball professionally in Spain, China, Italy, Greece and England, Fingleton he began a career in acting.
In 2014, Fingleton played the giant Mag the Mighty in Game of Thrones and he also played The Fisher King in Doctor Who.
Speaking about his height back in 2007, he said: "I've never been embarrassed about my height and I actually like the size I am. It's something unique and original.
"My group of friends are great and I come from a good family, so being tall hasn't ever been an issue. I've not been self-conscious."
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