Peter Vaughan
British actor Peter Vaughan, best known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Porridge, died on 6 December at the age of 93. His agent confirmed the sad news, revealing that the star had "died peacefully with his family around him".
Peter specialised in playing characters with a tough edge, from police officers to secret agents and elders. One of his most famous parts was playing villain Grouty in Porridge, despite the fact that he only appeared in a handful of episodes. His other credits included Citizen Smith, Straw Dogs, Our Friends of the North and The Remains of the Day.
However, his role as Maester Aemon Targaryen on Game of Thrones brought him a new level of fame with a younger audience. He started work on the show at the age of 86, and remained on it for five years.
"I've been so lucky with parts," he told BBC Surrey in November, what would be one of his final interviews. "They talk about actors resting. The only time I have ever rested in my 77 years as an actor has been when I've wanted to. Lucky, lucky, lucky."