Blake Garrett experienced severe pain before his death Personal note: Blake Garrett suffered from shingles

American actor Blake Garrett, known for his role in the 2006 film How to Eat Fried Worms, has passed away at the age of 33, according to TMZ, the celebrity news outlet.

His mother, Carol Garrett, confirmed his death on Sunday, noting that the official cause of death has not yet been released as the family awaits the autopsy results.

Carol revealed that Blake was hospitalized last week in Oklahoma after experiencing severe pain, and was later diagnosed with shingles, a viral infection that causes intense nerve pain. She added that he may have tried to cope with the pain on his own, and that his death could have resulted from a tragic incident. No further medical details are currently available.

Garrett had been living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in recent years. According to his mother, he had made significant positive changes in his life, remaining sober for three years, which she described as a true period of transformation for the better.

Blake Garrett was born in Austin, Texas, and began his artistic career as a child, participating in local theater productions and television shows including Aladdin and His Magic Lamp and A Tribute to Charlie Brown – Peanuts. At the age of ten, he joined the international tour of Barney & Friends, gaining extensive experience in acting from an early age.