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Former film actor and prisoner dies suddenly aged 55
Heavily-tattooed Jason Hoganson was photographed raising a thumb as he was released early from the city’s jail in September 2024, in a bid to cut prison overcrowding.
He had served half of an 18-month jail sentence for assaulting his ex-partner and breaching a restraining order.
Jordan Hoganson (Image: PA)
The following day he was arrested in Newcastle’s West End after going to his ex-partner’s flat and slapping her.
Hoganson had a leading role in the 1987 cult film Empire State, starring as a drifter called Pete, but he became caught up in drink, drugs and crime.
Former film actor turned prisoner who once starred Hollywood film Jason Hoganson has died suddenly aged 55. (Image: PA)
A notice by funeral directors RW Barrett and Son said Mr Hoganson, a father of five, died “unexpectedly” on April 4.
A funeral service will be held at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle, on April 28.
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