A MUCH-loved projectionist has died while screening a film at a Calderdale cinema.
Roger Bogg, 63, who worked at the Hebden Bridge Picture House for more than 40 years, died at the cinema last Thursday night.
An audience was watching a screening of the low-budget British film, Helen, at the time.
Mr Bogg's colleagues are still re
eling from the news, but say he died doing the job he loved.
Jonny Courtney, manager of the Hebden Bridge Picture House, said: "We are all very sad at Roger's untimely death, he was a true original and will be deeply missed.
"It seems so fitting that Roger's life should come to an end in the place he loved, and to which he dedicated much of his life.
"Roger was incredibly modest about the work he did and service he provided for the community. Rarely could you find a more hard-working and committed individual.
"Nothing was too much trouble, no task too hard, no day too long and his brilliant wit and expertise would keep all of us at the cinema on our toes.
"He often said he had the best job in the world, and took as much pleasure in showing films as the audience who were watching them."
The film was cancelled when Mr Bogg's death was discovered but the cinema was open for business again the next day.
Colleagues said they felt it was what the projectionist would have wanted.
A book of condolences is now on display at the cinema.
Mr Bogg was renowned throughout Yorkshire for his dedication to film.
Wendy Cooke, a spokeswoman at the Hyde Park Picture House, said: "Roger was well known as being a man who would never miss a day's work at his cinema if he could possibly help it. A real professional."
Mr Bogg died of natural causes.
