Former child actor Blake Garrett, known for his role in the family comedy How to Eat Fried Worms, has died at the age of 33. The information was confirmed by his mother, Carol Garrett, to TMZ. The family is awaiting the results of the autopsy to officially determine the cause of death.
According to reports, Garrett sought medical attention in Oklahoma the previous week after experiencing intense pain. He was diagnosed with shingles, a viral infection characterized by painful skin rashes. According to the family, there is also a suspicion that the death may have been accidental.
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Born in Austin, Texas, Blake Garrett began his artistic career at the age of eight, performing in local theater productions. On stage, he appeared in shows such as Aladdin and His Magical Lamp, Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Tribute, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and Grease.
At age 10, he joined the national tour of Barney’s Colorful World, which traveled to arenas across the United States between 2003 and 2004.
In film, Garrett became known for playing Plug, one of the school bullies in How to Eat Fried Worms. The movie follows Billy, portrayed by Luke Benward, a new student who is challenged to eat ten worms a day after being bullied. The main antagonist, Joe Guire, was played by Adam Hicks.
The feature is based on the 1973 children’s book written by Thomas Rockwell and also starred James Rebhorn, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Tom Cavanagh.
In 2007, Garrett received the Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film alongside his co-stars from How to Eat Fried Worms. Despite early recognition, he did not pursue an acting career into adulthood.
In recent years, according to his family, Blake Garrett lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leading a quiet life away from the spotlight.
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