Jason Hoganson dead: Ex-Hollywood star who attacked ex days after prison release dies
Jason Hoganson dead: Ex-Hollywood star who attacked ex days after prison release diesFormer Hollywood star Jason Hoganson, who attacked his ex-partner days after being freed from jail, has died at the age of 553amDaniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor16:52, 14 Apr 2026Updated 16:58, 14 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesJailed ex-Hollywood star Jason Hoganson has died(Image: ncjMedia Ltd)A former jailed Hollywood star has died. Jason Hoganson, who attacked his ex-partner after being released from jail, died earlier this month, aged just 55 years old.Hoganson, who played a leading role as a Geordie character called Pete in the 1988 film Empire State, was photographed giving a thumbs up as he walked out of HMP Durham on September 10. The tattooed convicted criminal had served just half of his 18-month sentence for assaulting his ex-partner, Rachel Usher. Shockingly, just a day after his release, he turned up at her home and attacked her once more.When he was due to face trial in October 2024, the court was told that Rachel had tragically died that same day. He apparently now died unexpectedly on April 4, as announced in a post by R W Barrett and Son Funeral Services.4View 4 ImagesJason was 55-years-old(Image: @northumbriapol)4View 4 ImagesHe had previously starred in Empire StateIn a Facebook tribute, he was described as: "Dad of Jade, Kitt, Michael, Charlotte and Clarice. Treasured Son of Maureen and the late Ronnie. Also, a dear brother of Michael, Layland and Kelly. Jason will be very dearly missed."Hoganson had been released early under a prison early release scheme. Despite being subject to a restraining order explicitly prohibiting any contact with Rachel, he had sent her two letters from his prison cell.He was originally caught on doorbell camera footage attacking Rachel, which led to his initial conviction. At the time of the attack, Hoganson was already bound by a strict restraining order, which he violated. Disturbing footage played in court ca...المصدر: Mirror | Source: Mirror
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