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Tragic Death of Former Child Star Blake Garrett at 33

2/10/2026

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Blake Garrett, a former child actor known for How To Eat Fried Worms, died at 33 in Oklahoma on February 8.
Garrett's mother, Carol Garrett, said he visited an emergency room for severe pain and was diagnosed with shingles.
She suspects he may have self-medicated, contributing to a tragic accident.
He began acting at age 8 and won the 2007 Young Artist Award for How To Eat Fried Worms.

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Blake Garrett, a former child actor known for How To Eat Fried Worms, died at 33 in Oklahoma on February 8.
Garrett's mother, Carol Garrett, said he visited an emergency room for severe pain and was diagnosed with shingles.
She suspects he may have self-medicated, contributing to a tragic accident.
He began acting at age 8 and won the 2007 Young Artist Award for How To Eat Fried Worms.