Alan has passed away (Picture: WireImage)

Alan O’Neill, who played Hugh in Sons of Anarchy, has passed away at the age of 47.

TMZ has reported the actor’s body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of her apartment Wednesday night.

The website has claimed the actor has suffered from heart problems and was a heavy smoker.

It’s also claimed he had a history of alcohol and drug abuse.


Reports have suggested no foul play is suspected, with an autopsy to be completed soon.

He played Hugh in the FX drama (Picture: FX)

In the drama about the outlaw motorcycle gang – that was on air from 2008-14 on FX and also starred Charlie Hunnam – he played Hugh, a former member of the True IRA.



He made his debut on the episode The Mad King in the sixth season, and had a recurring role until the series’ finale episode, Papa’s Goods, in the seventh and final season.

Reports claim he was discovered by his girlfriend (Picture: WireImage)

While his acting career dates back to the 1990s, his role in SoA was his most well known – however he also starred as Keith McGrath in Irish drama Fair City from 2006-2012.

His other roles included a popular UK show called Inspector George Gently.

According to IMDB he was cast in the yet-to-be-filmed project, Charlie Lives: The Family’s Return, as Pepper.

We’ll update this story as it develops.

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