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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Eric Dodds](https://time.com/author/eric-dodds/) ## Eric Dodds Aug 11, 2014 6:12 PM UTC  Actor J.J. Murphy, who was slated to play Ser Denys Mallister, the oldest member of the Night's Watch in the upcoming fifth season of Game of Thrones, died on August 8, 2014 at the age of 86. Actor J.J. Murphy, who was slated to play Ser Denys Mallister, the oldest member of the Night's Watch in the upcoming fifth season of Game of Thrones, died on August 8, 2014 at the age of 86.Independent Agency—Youcef Boubetnikh by [Eric Dodds](https://time.com/author/eric-dodds/) ## Eric Dodds Aug 11, 2014 6:12 PM UTC Belfast-born actor J.J. Murphy, who was slated to play Ser Denys Mallister, the oldest member of the Night’s Watch in the upcoming fifth season of _Game of Thrones_, died on Friday at the age of 86\. He had begun filming his scenes in Northern Ireland — where much of the popular HBO drama is filmed — last week. HBO has not yet said whether the role would be recast or Murphy’s scenes would be re-written. According to The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Murphy served as a mentor to many young actors in the region, including Liam Neeson. It’s not clear whether Murphy’s untimely death will cause a snag in production for the upcoming season, but — given the size of the role — it isn’t likely to have a significant impact on scheduling. \[via [Belfast _Telegraph_](http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/game-of-thrones-actor-jj-murphy-dies-days-after-filming-part-30497428.html)\] Game of Thrones: Actor J.J. 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