Vale: Alan O’Neill

Irish actor Alan O’Neill, best known for Sons of Anarchy, had died, aged 47.

His body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of their Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday night. According to reports, he reportedly had a history of chronic heart problems and was a heavy smoker, in addition to struggling with a drinking problem.

No foul play is suspected in his death.

O’Neill played the role of Hugh in the sixth and seventh seasons of Sons of Anarchy.

Other credits include Fair City, Ballyseedy, Rebel Heart, Inspector George Gently, whilst film credits include Shadow Dancer, Urge and the upcoming horror film Charlie Lives: The Family’s Return.

O’Neill’s agent Annette Walsh said, “I’ll personally miss knowing Alan isn’t sharing the planet with us any longer, despite the miles between L.A. and Dublin, Alan was only ever a phone call away,” she said.

Source: Variety