Game of Thrones actor BJ Hogg dies at 65

BJ Hogg, who appeared on Game of Thrones and The Fall and was best known for being a part of Northern Ireland series Give My Head Peace, has died.

Northern Irish comedy actor BJ Hogg has died at 65. He made appearances in popular television shows Game of Thrones and The Fall. The cause of his death is not known.

The cause of BJ Hogg’s death is not known.

As per a BBC report, his agent Geoff Stanton said “He was such a great man, a big personality and a terrific actor. His family must be devastated and my heart goes out to them,” he said. “He was just one of the nicest people I know, or knew - he is going to be such a loss,” he added.

Hogg was most popular for playing Big Mervyn in the BBC Northern Ireland series Give My Head Peace for 20 years. The show’s team paid tribute to the actor upon his death with a statement. “BJ is part of the Give My Head Peace family. He was a fine actor, great colleague and a true friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Elish, son Nathan and daughter Abigail at this time,” it read.

Tim McGarry, of Hole in the Wall Gang tweeted about his death. “Everybody associated with #GiveMyHeadPeace is shocked and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague BJ Hogg. We’ve lost a member of the family. Thanks for all the laughs BJ,” he tweeted.

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