Former Child Actor Blake Garrett from "How to Eat Fried Worms" Dies at 33

Blake Garrett, who played Plug in the 2006 film, passed away on February 8, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Blake Garrett, a former child actor who appeared in the 2006 movie "How to Eat Fried Worms", has died at the age of 33. His mother Carol Garrett told TMZ that he died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and the family is awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death. Garrett's only other acting credit was a 2004 appearance in a "Barney & Friends" special.

Why it matters

Garrett's role as Plug in the 2006 comedy "How to Eat Fried Worms" was his first and only major acting credit, making his passing at a young age notable for fans of the film and child actors in general.

The details

According to reports, Garrett recently went to the emergency room in Tulsa, Oklahoma after experiencing intense pain and was diagnosed with shingles. His mother stated that Garrett had been living in Tulsa for the past three years and had embraced a sober lifestyle in recent years.

  • Blake Garrett died on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Garrett appeared in the 2006 film "How to Eat Fried Worms".

The players

Blake Garrett

A former child actor who appeared as the character Plug in the 2006 film "How to Eat Fried Worms".

Carol Garrett

Blake Garrett's mother, who confirmed his death to TMZ.

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What they’re saying

“Blake recently went to the emergency room in Oklahoma after he experienced intense pain and was diagnosed with shingles.”

— Carol Garrett, Blake Garrett's mother (TMZ)

The takeaway

The passing of Blake Garrett at a young age serves as a somber reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that former child actors can face in their lives after the spotlight fades.