Alan O'Neill dead: Sons of Anarchy star found dead in Los Angeles apartment aged 47

Hollywood actor discovered in Los Angeles apartment
Actor Alan O'Neill has died at the age of 47
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Martin Coulter8 June 2018
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Irish actor Alan O'Neill has been found dead at the age of 47.

The Sons of Anarchy star was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday night, according to TMZ.

Best known for his portrayal of Hugh in the cult motorcycle gang drama, Mr O'Neill also appeared in Irish soap Fair City and a number of films.

Co-star Timothy Murphy wrote on Twitter: "My good friend Alan O'Neill died today...We worked together on The Sons of Anarchy...my condolences to his family."

US actress and co-star Kristen Renton wrote: "RIP sir...[may] you find peace now."

And Irish actress Jenny Dixon, who worked with O'Neill on the 2012 short film Invisible, said he was a "great friend who taught me so much".

She added: "Thank you for your kindness. So very sorry to hear of your passing. A great man, sadly missed.

"My thoughts and prayers to you and to your family."

Mr O'Neill's career began in the 1990s with a number of television appearances before he got his domestic break on Fair City in 2006.

He appeared in the sixth and seventh seasons of Sons of Anarchy, which ended in 2014.

Police said his death is not being treated suspiciously, with reports suggesting he had suffered long-term health problems.

Additional reporting by the Press Association

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