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Actor BJ Hogg died at age 65.
He was best known for playing Ser Addam Marbrand in Game of Thrones.
BJ also appeared in episodes of The Fall and the BBC comedy series Northern Ireland Give My Head Peace.
Following the news of his death, the comedy team behind Give My Head Peace, the Hole in the Wall gang, said in a statement: “BJ is part of the Give My Head Peace family.”
“He was a good actor, a great colleague and a true friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Elish, son Nathan and daughter Abigail at this time.”
(Image: HBPO)
The Lisburn-born star had traveled the world as an actor, writer, and director and was a classically trained musician who toured with Big Bands.
He performed at the lyrical theater in Belfast and at international venues in Russia and elsewhere.
Peter Johnston, BBC NI director, said: “BJ was a great comedy talent and a beloved character in our long comedy, Give My Head Peace.
“Many people will also remember her performance in the Oscar-nominated Dance Lexie Dance.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.”
Charlie Lawson, Jim McDonald of Coronation Street, paid tribute to his friend on Twitter.
He wrote: “Saint Peter has a geg tonight! Very sad.
“We were very fond of each other, nothing to do with acting, the arts or anything like that, just …….
“God love you BJ, have a dear black Bush heart.”
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