Irish actor Andrew Dunbar, who in Game Of Thrones played Alfie Allen's body double and appeared in numerous episodes as an extra, has passed away.

Dunbar died on Christmas Eve in his home in Belfast, and friends and family remembered him as a "kind man," saying his death was "shocked and saddened."

Casting agency The Extras Dept. has paid tribute to him, saying in a statement:

“We have so many fond memories of the years Andrew worked with us. He was so versatile we could cast him in anything. He was such a talented performer he would always end up being featured, and he was so adored that he was always requested by productions again and again. Most of all he’ll be remembered by his kind soul and infectious personality.”

Andrew Dunbar also appeared in Derry Girls, Krypton and the police drama Line Of Duty. Friend and fellow actor Andy McClay said:

“He could have made it as a professional actor but he really wanted to do his art and DJ. The acting was special to him but it was mostly for fun and although he’d a lot of talent, when people told him to go professional, he just laughed and said he was happy as he was.”