Game of Thrones actor Bj Hogg has died at the age of 65.
The star was most well known for playing Ser Addam Marbrand in the HBO fantasy series which has seen popularity in every single country around the world.
His character was a knight of House Marbrand and the son and heir of Lord Damon Marbrand of Ashemark.
He was also one of the chief knights in the service of Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock.
BJ also appeared in episodes of The Fall and the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace.
BJ Hogg has died at the age of 65
The comedy team behind Give My Head Peace, the Hole in the Wall gang, said: “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.”
During his life filled with many talents, he had travelled the world as an actor, writer and director and was also a classically-trained musician who toured with Big Bands.
Marty Reid (left) and BJ Hogg in Give My Head Peace (Image: PA)
He performed at Belfast’s Lyric theatre and international venues in Russia and elsewhere.
Friends and fans a-like have rushed to pay tribute to the “talented” actor.
Peter Johnston, director of BBC NI, said: “BJ was a great comedy talent and a much-loved character in our long-running sitcom, Give My Head Peace.
“Many people will also remember his performance in the Oscar-nominated Dance Lexie Dance.
Marty Reid, BJ Hogg, Michael McDowell and Alexandra Ford in Give My Head Peace (Image: PA)
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.”
Charlie Lawson, Coronation Street’s Jim McDonald, paid tribute to his friend on Twitter.
He wrote: “St Peter’s havin a geg tonight! Very sad.
“We were very fond of each other, nothing to do with acting, the arts, or any of that stuff, we just …….
“God love y’ BJ, havin a Black Bush dear heart.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
