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		</div><p>Game Of Thrones star Neil Fingleton has died at the age of 36, it has been reported.<br />
Once named as Britain’s tallest man, the 7’7″ star played Mag The Mighty in the fantasy series and also took on roles in X-Men: First Class and Jupiter Ascending.</p>
<p>According to reports, he passed away following heart failure on Saturday.<br />
The Tall Persons Club group posted a statement on its Facebook page on Sunday, sending condolences to his family.</p>
<p>Tributes have already poured in over social media.</p>
<p>Born in Durham, Mr Fingleton was awarded a basketball scholarship in the US, playing for a number of teams there and in Spain before returning to the UK to focus on his acting career.</p>
<p>In an interview with the Guinness World Records in 2006, he said he came from a tall family.<br />
“I have always been taller than everyone since I can remember,” he said.</p>
<p>“My height really took off when I reached 11 and was touching 7ft.<br />
“By the time I was 16, I was 7ft 5in and stopped growing at 18.”</p>
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