Former Sons of Anarchy actor, Paul John Vasquez, has died of an apparent heart attack on Monday night, according to TMZ.
He was 48.
“This news has come as a surprise to us," a spokesperson for Paul said in a statement obtained by Fox News.
“Our hearts are heavy. He was a kind, creative and loving man. He will be missed.”
TMZ is reporting that Paul's father found him unconscious. Despite efforts by paramedics to revive him, he died at the scene.
The official cause of death has yet to be determined, but an investigation is underway to find out what really happened.
Vasquez is probably best known for his two-episode stint on FX's Sons of Anarchy which aired in 2011.
He played Angel Ganz.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Vasquez also had small roles on NYPD Blue, CSI: NY, and How I Met Your Mother.
He was working...
He was 48.
“This news has come as a surprise to us," a spokesperson for Paul said in a statement obtained by Fox News.
“Our hearts are heavy. He was a kind, creative and loving man. He will be missed.”
TMZ is reporting that Paul's father found him unconscious. Despite efforts by paramedics to revive him, he died at the scene.
The official cause of death has yet to be determined, but an investigation is underway to find out what really happened.
Vasquez is probably best known for his two-episode stint on FX's Sons of Anarchy which aired in 2011.
He played Angel Ganz.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Vasquez also had small roles on NYPD Blue, CSI: NY, and How I Met Your Mother.
He was working...
- 9/26/2018
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Paul John Vasquez -- who played a bunch of minor roles in huge TV shows, including "Sons of Anarchy," "NYPD Blue" and "CSI: NY" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Vasquez tell TMZ ... Vasquez died Monday night from an apparent heart attack at his father's home in San Jose. We're told his dad found him unconscious and paramedics were called but they were unable to revive him. The cause of death is still under investigation.
- 9/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Alan O'Neill died from drinking too much and from the injuries he suffered in a nasty fall. The L.A. County Coroner's Office confirms the "Sons of Anarchy" actor died of chronic alcohol overconsumption. According to the Coroner's report ... other significant factors in his death include blunt force head trauma and heart disease. The Coroner's Office tells TMZ ... O'Neill had fallen at home while drunk. The death has been ruled an accident. We broke the story...
- 7/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rapper XXXTentacion predicted his tragic death in a haunting throwback clip which resurfaced on June 18, hours after the 20-year-old was fatally shot. The up-and-coming star, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, previously spoke to his fans on Instagram Live about the impact he wanted to make on the world. “If worse thing comes to worst, and I f—ing die or some s— and I’m not able to see out my dreams, I at least want to know that the kids perceived my message and were able to make something of themselves and able to take my message and use it and turn it into something positive and to at least have a good life,” he said in the eerie video. It's not clear when he posted this clip to social media, but fans shared his inspiring words as a tribute to the artist. Last Instagram live from...
- 6/20/2018
- by Samantha Benitz
- In Touch Weekly
Celebrities from all over the world are mourning the tragic death of XXXTentacion. The 20-year-old rapper (real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy) was shot dead on June 18, and stars are taking to social media in utter devastation after his untimely passing. Kanye West, Travis Barker, Tyga, J. Cole, Ybn Almighty Jay, and more artists shared their condolences. "Rest in peace...
- 6/18/2018
- by Samantha Benitz
- In Touch Weekly
Rising Australian comedian Eurydice Dixon was raped and murdered on Tuesday night in Melbourne, according to CNN.
The 22-year-old was walking home from a performance that night through a popular park but never made it home, according to multiple reports. The BBC reported that 19-year-old Jaymes Todd was charged with her rape and murder after handing himself over to police. According to law enforcement, the two did not know each other.
The Age newspaper reported that she sent a Facebook message to a friend just a few meters from her home, writing, “I’m almost home safe, Hbu [how about you].”
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Her body was found on a soccer field around 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Todd will head to court on October 3, according to The Age.
Her friend Tony Magnuson told The Age that he was the last...
The 22-year-old was walking home from a performance that night through a popular park but never made it home, according to multiple reports. The BBC reported that 19-year-old Jaymes Todd was charged with her rape and murder after handing himself over to police. According to law enforcement, the two did not know each other.
The Age newspaper reported that she sent a Facebook message to a friend just a few meters from her home, writing, “I’m almost home safe, Hbu [how about you].”
Also Read: Jackson Odell, 'iCarly' and 'The Goldbergs' Actor, Dies at 20
Her body was found on a soccer field around 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Todd will head to court on October 3, according to The Age.
Her friend Tony Magnuson told The Age that he was the last...
- 6/15/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Alan O'Neill, the Irish-born actor who played Hugh on FX's Sons of Anarchy, has died. He was 47.
O'Neill was found dead in the hallway of his Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday by his girlfriend, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm. No cause of death has been released but no foul play is suspected, TMZ reported.
"Alan was a great actor, great guy and loved by all that knew him," O'Neill's manager, Greg Meyer, wrote in an email to The Hollywood Reporter. His agent, Annette Walsh, added that he was "a brilliant, funny and kind human being....
O'Neill was found dead in the hallway of his Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday by his girlfriend, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm. No cause of death has been released but no foul play is suspected, TMZ reported.
"Alan was a great actor, great guy and loved by all that knew him," O'Neill's manager, Greg Meyer, wrote in an email to The Hollywood Reporter. His agent, Annette Walsh, added that he was "a brilliant, funny and kind human being....
Sons of Anarchy has lost a member of its crew. Actor Alan O'Neill, who played the Irish mobster
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- 6/8/2018
- by Tim Surette
- TVGuide.com - Features
Alan O'Neill -- one of the actors on "Sons of Anarchy" has died ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us O'Neill's body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of her Los Angeles apartment Wednesday night. We're told the actor has a history of heart problems and was a heavy smoker. He's also got a history of alcohol and drug abuse. We're told no foul play is suspected ... and an autopsy will be...
- 6/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Alan O'Neill has passed away at the age of 47, his rep confirms to E! News. The Los Angeles County Corner tells E! News that the actor (legal name Michael Alan O'Neill) was pronounced dead at a residence in Toluca Lake, Calif. on Wednesday, June 6 at 6 p.m. An autopsy is currently pending. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that his body was found by his girlfriend. The site also reports that O'Neill had a "history of heart problems and was a heavy smoker." From 2013 to 2014, O'Neill starred as Hugh on Sons of Anarchy. His last acting credit is listed on IMDb as Captain in the 2016 movie Urge starring Pierce Brosnan. Prior to his work on Sons of Anarchy, O'Neill starred in...
- 6/7/2018
- E! Online
It's a sad day for Sons of Anarchy fans. Alan O'Neill, who played Hugh on Seasons 6 and 7 of the hit FX show, has passed away. The actor was only 47 years old. The sad news was reported on June 7, after his girlfriend found his body in her apartment's hallway after he died the night before, law enforcement sources tell TMZ. No foul play is suspected in the case. While an autopsy has yet to be completed to determine the cause of death, Alan reportedly had a history of heart issues, and had been a smoker for a long time. He also reportedly battled alcohol and drug addictions in the past, which may also have contributed to his sudden and untimely death. Alan O'Neill, 2014. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Alan appeared in seven epsiodes of SoA over the course of 2013 and 2014. He played an excommunicated member of the Ira, and his last appearance...
- 6/7/2018
- by Emy LaCroix
- In Touch Weekly
Former Coronation Street actor Keith Duffy has started filming for a new role on Irish soap Fair City. The Boyzone singer, who played Weatherfield's Ciaran McCarthy for two years, has taken on the part of Ringo Leyden, an ex-friend of mechanic Keith McGrath (Alan O'Neill). According to the Rte.ie website, Duffy will be seen on the programme for the first time in November. His character, (more)...
- 10/19/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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