- Former child actor Blake Garrett, known for his role as Plug in the 2006 family comedy How to Eat Fried Worms, has died at the age of 33.
- His mother, Carol Garrett, confirmed his death on Sunday, 8 February, and stated that an autopsy is pending to determine the official cause.
- Garrett had recently been diagnosed with shingles after experiencing severe pain, and his mother suspects he may have self-medicated, potentially leading to a tragic accident.
- Born in Austin, Texas, Garrett began acting at eight years old, appearing in local theatre productions and touring with Barney's Colorful World.
- He won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble for his performance in How to Eat Fried Worms, though he did not continue his acting career into adulthood.
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