Peter Vaughan, Known to Many as Game of Thrones’ Maester Aemon, Has Passed Away 

The BBC reports that 93-year-old actor Peter Vaughan, best known to us as Maester Aemon of the Citadel and the Wall, passed away this morning. His death was confirmed by his agent Sally Long-Innes who said: “This is to confirm that very sadly Peter Vaughan passed away at approximately 10:30 this morning. He died peacefully with his family around him.”

work, Vaughan had a long and storied career, with sixty years of experience onscreen in a huge number of roles. Highlights included his turn as Grouty in

The Remains of the Day, The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Time Bandits, Brazil, The Village of the Damned,  Les Miserables

he list of film and television work goes on and on- Vaughan was tireless, it seems, always creating new characters.

Maester Aemon was the last of his screen roles. In 2015, in the season five episode “The Gift,” Aemon died, one of the precious few

characters to receive a natural and graceful passing. Back then, Axechucker memorialized his performance on the series, and particularly recalled the love and respect his costar John Bradley had for him when they spoke in a previous interview. Of his co-star, Bradley said then:

He’s stunning. In the 70’s and 80’s, he was where people went for certain kinds of characters. He was in a sitcom called Porridge, set in a prison… one of the best beloved sitcoms in British history. And he was incredible in it. And he played a kind-of gangster who, unofficially, took charge of the whole prison. It was kind of a sinister part for a comedy. His character had this extremely sharp wit… really, he was someone I’ve been dying to work with. He was in a scene with me where he spoke to me but I couldn’t speak back. I was dying to speak back. It was amazing, one of those pinch yourself moments.

Peter Vaughan was a remarkable performer, and we’re forever grateful for his contributions to the world of

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A sad loss to the acting world, what a final performance.

Just like with Maester Aemon, I find solace in knowing that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. His role in GoT was arguably the crown on an astonishingly long and rich acting career. We, the Watchers, will remember.

Really saddened to hear this…And now his watch is ended

Very sad. He played Maester Aemon beautifully. Glad it was a peaceful goodbye with his family.

Such sad news. Rest in peace, Mr. Vaughn. I, too, am glad to hear his passing was a peaceful one, and that he was with his family. His portrayal of Maester Aemon was wonderful to see.

Very sad news. RIP Mr Vaughan. There’s is an obituary on the BBC website which is a really interesting read. He was such a regular on our screens over the years.

We shall never see his like again….and now his watch is ended.

Rest in Peace. Peter Vaughan was not just a great actor in Game of Thrones; he was a great actor full stop. The sheer range of his performances, and the depth that he brought to them will be remembered for a very long time.

Game of Thrones was so lucky to have him in what was a small, but notable role. The presence of esteemed actors like James Cosmo and Owen Teale certainly helped yo elevate scenes at the wall, but it was Peter’s scenes that I enjoyed the most, because he just had that bit of extra sparkle. Moreover, he helped to bring out the best in his co-actors, with Kit Harington, John Bradley, and Hannah Murray all playing off him nicely.

Although this is very sad news, Peter did seem to lead a fascinating life, and he worked up until the last couple of years. His performances will live on, and I’m sure many, many more people will enjoy them in years to come.

RIP Mr Vaughan! Maester Aemon will live as long as we live to remember his great performance. We were truly lucky to see him playing a character which suites him perfectly. He was admired and loved.

Wonderful actor and human being, rest in peace good sir.

Sad news, he did an excellent job on thrones, thoughts are with his friends and family.

RIP Maester Aemon. At least he won’t be stored in a cask of rum this time.

And what a final gift he gave us as Aemon. The “Love is the death of duty” speech and revealing himself as a Targaryen to Jon Snow in S1 is one of my all-time favorite scenes from the show.

Oh, how very sad. What a wonderful actor and sweet man. RIP

Peter Vaughn was absolutely golden as Aemon Targaryen. The beloved old Maester’s kindness, warmth, wisdom, and wry humor were necessary and treasured sources of relief in the unrelentingly grim environs of Castle Black, and Vaughn embodied those qualities and virtues perfectly. The outporing of sadness and reverence that many of the cast and crew members who had an opportunity to work with him are expressing today is remarkable. It speaks to the depth of regard that everyone held for him, an admiration that seems to have been both genuine and completely earned.

over the weekend, where he has a supporting role as Giles Corey. He was one of the highlights of the Wall story over the years he appeared in it.

Came here to post about this. 🙁

Sad to hear of his passing he was a great actor. And as the men of the nights watch would say his watch has ended. Rest in peace Mr. Vaughan

I remember the scene when Maester Daemon died, I trully cried,I was moved by his performance what a magnificient actor. RIPO

Aww noooo. 🙁 He gave some of the most moving performances of the show. He made me cry and smile. Sad he has passed…

This is so sad for us, but what a glorious actor’s life he led, and what a fantastic performance to be his last! To be able to keep working up until the end of a long life followed by a peaceful death? We should all be so lucky! He was a generous performer who has left us an unforgettable character to cherish.

My condolences to his family, friends, and his cast and crew on Game of Thrones.

I am not really familiar with his work outside GOT, but absolutely loved his work on the show. He lighted up the screen in every scene he was in and he was always a joy to watch.

My condolences to Mr. Vaughn’s family and friends. He was actor’s actor and it was so wonderful that in one of his last roles, as Master Aemon, he was so beloved. Truly, his watch has ended, but will not be forgotten.

I’m thankful for his wonderful portrayal, and admire his career and life. And now his watch has ended.

Jon’s scene with him in season 1, was one of those memorable moments of acting that makes you fall in love with a character. GoT is lucky to have many amazing actors in small roles, Vaughan was one of, if not the best, amongst them. A life well lived it seems!

“Egg, I dreamed that I was old” – Peter Vaughan brought the character to life and his TV death was one of the saddest moments for me. He was one of those actors, that I was worried he will die before completing his work in GoT due to his age. Thankfully, it was not the case. Rest in peace!

What a wonderful actor with a lifetime of memorable performances! Rest in peace.

Mr. Vaughn was also terrific in Clive Owens’ early 1990’s tv series “Chancer.” R.I.P. Maester.

Very well cast. Touched on the role’s humanity, nuance and subtlety. Rest in peace.

Incredibly sad news! Mr. Vaughan was an amazing actor. Loved him from the very first scene he appeared.

Jon Snow should tell Daenerys Targaryen (when Jon meets Daenerys in season 7) that HE Jon Snow personally knew her uncle Maester Aemon and that he learned alot from Maester Aemon and he was a good wise honorable man.

RIP. His scenes were some of the best, and added such a richness to the show.

…but now his fire has gone out..and now his watch is ended.

At least someone knows it is “…his watch is ended”. If only they had named an entire episode exactly that to avoid confusion…

I see he went to school for a time in Uttoxeter which is in my home county of Staffordshire (only just – the Derbyshire border is very close to Uttoxeter). He started his career it seems in the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton which

to be in Staffordshire; I’m not sure now, it may have become a unitary local authority. He was born in Shropshire it seems. Shropshire is a beautiful county for the most part. Being from the UK I’ve seen him in many programmes over the years (lots of which have been cited above); he seems to have been able to avoid typecasting having played both villains and more decent characters (like Maester Aemon) and how nice that his final role brought his talent to the notice of an international audience.

So glad we got to experience him as Maester Aemon. And now his watch has ended.

“He was the blood of the dragon, but now his fire has gone out.”

Just saw this. Really sad that such a great actor passed away. Thank you for bringing joy to our lives. R.I.P. Peter Vaughan.

If only you stopped being a douche when it’s not necessary . Anyway RIP Peter Vaughn,he brought a great presence to the show .

Such sad though not wholly unexpected news. My thoughts are with Mr Vaughan’s family and friends.

Mr Vaughan was perfect as Maester Aemon, one of the characters I’ve loved best. I’m so thankful GoT could benefit from the talent, skill and charisma of this extraordinary veteran actor.

about Maester Aemon’s death in this article brought tears to my eyes. I cry every time I rewatch it. Only Hodor’s death makes me cry nearly as much.

Valar morghulis, but I guess dying peacefully at the age of 93 with family around is even better than Tyrion’s “at the age of 80, with the belly full of wine and a girl’s mouth around his…” you know what. So, the May-Faced God can be gracious sometimes.

Sad news to find upon logging on here. To be performing at the caliber he did at over 90 years of age is something that many can only aspire to. He truly will be missed, both by those who connected to him through the power of his work and surely by those who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him in person.

Very sad news. RIP Mr Vaughan. There’s is an obituary on the BBC website which is a really interesting read. He was such a regular on our screens over the years.

Thanks for this–he never wasted a minute, did he. Such sad news.

RIP Harry Grout We will never see his like again

Very sad to hear this. Don’t know much of his work outside of Game of Thrones but as Maester Aemon he brought something special to every single scene he shared with other characters. From talking to Jon in season 1 about love vs duty, lecturing Sam on love, famous Egg speech and how graceful he was in delivery in every single line. Truly honor to being to watch his work on Game of Thrones.

Very sad to hear this news. I remember Peter Vaughan well in “Porridge” and “Citizen Smith”. Both were UK comedy shows.

His portrayal of Maester Aemon was second to none. HBO couldn’t have found a better actor to play that part. It was great that he lived to such an age to fulfill that role. As the NW say – “And now his watch is ended” 🙁

Thank you Mr. Vaughan, you were an amazing Maester Aemon,

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