But it was in 2006 that many fans came to know him. In How to Eat Fried Worms, Garrett played Plug alongside a young cast that would go on to win a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast. The film followed a new kid at school who makes a wild bet with a bully — to eat 10 worms without throwing up. It became a quirky, unforgettable family favorite for many who grew up in the mid-2000s.
In recent years, Garrett had been living in Oklahoma and, according to his mother, had maintained sobriety for three years — something she said he was proud of and had worked hard to achieve.
Carol shared that Blake had recently gone to the emergency room after experiencing intense pain and was diagnosed with shingles. She believes he may have tried to self-medicate to cope with the discomfort and fears his death could have been a tragic accident.
Those close to him say he had been rebuilding his life, focused on staying sober and moving forward in a positive direction.