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‘How to Eat Fried Worms’ Actor Blake Garrett Dies at 33
Blake Garrett, a former child actor best known for his role in the family comedy How to Eat Fried Worms, has died at the age of 33.
Garrett passed away Sunday in Oklahoma, according to his mother, Carol, who said he had been hospitalized the previous week after being diagnosed with shingles. An official cause of death has not been released. His mother told media outlets she worries his death may have been accidental and believes he may have been self-medicating while dealing with complications from the illness.
Originally from Austin, Texas, Garrett played the character “Plug” in the 2006 film adaptation of How to Eat Fried Worms. Though his character was aligned with the film’s main bully, Garrett once shared that the young cast members got along well behind the scenes.
The film’s ensemble cast went on to win a Young Artist Award in 2007 for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film.
Before moving into film, Garrett had an active background in theater, performing in stage productions such as Aladdin and His Magical Lamp, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and Grease. He also toured internationally as part of “Barney’s Colorful World” from 2003 to 2004, according to entertainment industry reports.
In past interviews, Garrett fondly recalled how young fans were often curious about his distinctive hair color, saying many children he met on tour had never seen hair like his before.
Shingles, the illness Garrett had reportedly been battling, is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Health officials say about one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime, though deaths from the condition are considered rare.
Garrett is remembered by fans for his early work in family entertainment and children’s theater.
