Neil Fingleton stood a remarkable 7 feet 7 inches tall.
His height and skill would earn him a high school basketball career and a spot on the UNC Tar Heels team. Later, Fingleton would turn to acting, landing roles that included the award-winning HBO show “Game of Thrones.”
Fingleton died unexpectedly Saturday at 36 because of heart complications, according to multiple reports.
At UNC, Fingleton came off the bench for one game in 2001.
“Very sad to hear the news of Neil’s passing at such a young age,” said Steve Kirschner, senior associate athletic director for communications at UNC.