Former child actor Blake Garrett has sadly passed away at the young age of 33.

Best known for playing Plug in the 2006 family movie How to Eat Fried Worms, Blake‘s only other professional credit was an appearance in a Barney movie in 2004.

Blake‘s mother has revealed some details about his death and why she believes it was a “tragic accident.”

Keep reading to find out more…

TMZ reports that Blake died on Sunday (February 8) and that the official cause of death has not yet been determined. An autopsy is being performed.

Blake was admitted to the emergency room last week and was diagnosed with shingles. His mom believes he “may have self-medicated to cope with the pain from the viral infection, and she believes his death could have been a tragic accident.”

Blake passed away in Oklahoma, where he has been living for the past three years after getting sober.

We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to Blake‘s loved ones during this difficult time.

We have sadly lost many stars already in 2026.