Another star of the long-running TV comedy series Tim McGarry says BJ was a key part of the show... Tim says his friend and colleague was a versatile and talented actor... BJ will never be forgotten... Tributes are being paid after the death of local actor BJ Hogg, aged 65. His other credits include HBO series Game of Thrones and BBC’s The Fall, which starred Gillian Anderson.Family and friends pictured at Roselawn Cemetery in Belfast for the arrival of the hearse during the funeral of actor BJ Hogg,Actors Paddy Jenkins and Damon Quinn join family and friends to raise a toast outside Roselawn Cemetery in Belfast as the hearse arrives during the funeral of actor BJ Hogg,Family and friends including actor Marty Reid pictured at the funeral of actor BJ Hogg in Lisburn, County Antrim,Hole in the Wall gang fans pictured paying tribute outside the former home of actor BJ Hogg in Lisburn, County Antrim,This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.

The radio version used many of the characters and plot ideas used in the later TV series. Renowned Northern Irish star's stage and screen career spanned four decades.Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?

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"He was just one of the nicest people I know, or knew - he is going to be such a loss. ".But Boris Johnson warns the nation further measures may be necessary if the new rules are not followed.BJ Hogg, second from left, with some of the cast from Give My Head Peace.How is the new football season shaping up?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52495141.Full article How is the new football season shaping up?Full article Daily news briefing direct to your inbox.Read about our approach to external linking. ".In a statement, 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. Log In. Not Now . ".Peter Johnston, Director BBC NI, said: "BJ was a great comedy talent and a much-loved character in our long-running sitcom, Give My Head Peace.