Brotherhood actor Aaron Eaton dies days after premiere of film

Brotherhood actor Aaron Eaton has died days after the premiere of his film and breakout role.

Eaton, who died on Wednesday, appeared in the third instalment of director Noel Clarke’s trilogy, in which he played the character Teardrop.

The 29-year-old from New Addington, south London, had also worked as a mentor for aspiring actors.

Clarke and Grime artist Stormzy paid tribute to Eaton, on social media. Stormzy and Eaton were childhood friends.

Eaton also appeared in the 2015 film AWOL – Absent Without Love.

Eaton’s death was confirmed by the AWOL’s official Twitter account: “With a heavy heart we say sleep well to our brother Aaron Eaton who has passed on. Aaron played Wolfy in AWOL. RIP”.

His cause of death remains unknown.