Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan reveals her mum drowned a year ago

Gemma Whelan, starring in the Game of Thrones alongside Alfie Allen, has opened up about the sudden death of her mum a year ago (Picture: Helen Sloan/THA/Shutterstock)

The Game of Thrones actress said she is struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of her mum after she drowned on holiday.

Gemma Whelan publicly shared for the first time that her mother, Sue, died while abroad a year ago, leaving the family devastated.

The 45-year-old GoT and Gentleman Jack star opened up about the tragedy on her Instagram page as she paid tribute to her mum.

Whelan, who played Yara Greyjoy in the hit HBO se...