{"id":18668,"date":"2026-02-10T22:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=18668"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:20:34","slug":"former-child-star-dies-suddenly-at-33-in-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/former-child-star-dies-suddenly-at-33-in-oklahoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Child Star Dies Suddenly at 33 in Oklahoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"180\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"180\">Former Child Star Blake Garrett Dies Suddenly at 33 in Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"419\">Former child actor <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"218\">Blake Garrett<\/strong>, best known for his role in the 2006 family comedy <em data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"294\">How to Eat Fried Worms<\/em>, has died at the age of 33. His death occurred on Sunday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was confirmed by his mother, Carol Garrett.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"749\">Garrett gained recognition as a young performer when he appeared as \u201cPlug,\u201d one of the bully\u2019s sidekicks, in the popular film based on the beloved children\u2019s book. The movie, which became a nostalgic favorite for many millennials, earned its young cast a <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"740\">Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film<\/strong> in 2007.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1137\">Before his film role, Garrett had already shown an interest in performing arts, participating in theater productions and even touring with <em data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"934\">Barney\u2019s Colorful World International Tour<\/em>. However, after his early success in Hollywood, he did not continue a long-term acting career. Instead, he shifted his focus toward sports and other personal interests, including football and wrestling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1506\">In the days leading up to his death, Garrett had reportedly been hospitalized after experiencing severe pain. According to family members, he was diagnosed with <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1312\">shingles<\/strong>, a viral infection known to cause intense nerve pain. While doctors treated him, the full cause of his sudden passing remains unclear. His family is currently awaiting official autopsy results.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1720\">His mother has expressed concern that he may have been trying to manage his pain on his own, raising the possibility that his death could have been an accidental complication related to medication or his illness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1994\">Despite stepping away from the spotlight years ago, Garrett was remembered by friends and family as someone who had been working toward a healthier, more stable life in recent years. Reports suggest he had been sober and living positively in Tulsa before his sudden death.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2239\">News of his passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching <em data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2109\">How to Eat Fried Worms<\/em>. Many have shared nostalgic memories of the film, remembering Garrett as part of a movie that defined a generation of childhoods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2471\">Blake Garrett\u2019s death is a tragic reminder of how fragile life can be, even for those who once stood in the glow of Hollywood lights. He is survived by his family, who are now mourning the loss of a beloved son taken far too soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Child Star Blake Garrett Dies Suddenly at 33 in Oklahoma Former child actor Blake Garrett, best known for his role in the 2006 family comedy How to Eat Fried Worms, has died at the age of 33. His death occurred on Sunday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was confirmed by his mother, Carol Garrett. 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