Game of Thrones and The Fall actor B.J. Hogg dies at 65
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. He starred as Big Mervyn on the show for 20 years, and recently joined the cast for the stage tour., which was nominated for an Oscar. Born in Lisburn in 1955, Hogg began his career as a musician touring the U.K. and Ireland. He also had extensive theater experience, performing in venues such as London's Royal Court and the National Theatre of Belarus in Minsk.
"He was such a great man, a big personality and a terrific actor," Geoff Stanton, Hogg's agent, told BBC News. "His family must be devastated and my heart goes out to them. He was just one of the nicest people I know, or knew — he is going to be such a loss.", said he was "shocked and heartbroken" by Hogg's death.
"Everybody associated with #GiveMyHeadPeace is shocked and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague BJ Hogg," he tweeted. "We've lost a member of the family. Thanks for all the laughs BJ."
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