Jed Mercurio is behind some of the UK’s most successful dramas, and now it’s being reported that he is developing a new series based on the story of the country’s most notorious child serial killer.
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The family of Brian McCardie, the actor who portrayed mob boss John Thomas 'Tommy' Hunter in the BBC's Line of Duty, have revealed the cause of his sudden death at the age of 59.
McCardie, who also appeared as Sir Marcus MacRannoch in Outlander and was set to star in the upcoming prequel Blood of My Blood, passed away in April at his home. His wife Sarah announced his death on social media, saying: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many."
She added: "Brian passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 28th April. A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon. We love him and will miss him greatly; please remember Brian in your thoughts. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the days ahead."
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Following the news, a statement from Line Of Duty producers Jed Mercurio and Simon Heath and the team behind the hit show, said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian McCardie’s death. We feel honoured to have worked with Brian on Line Of Duty. Brian was an incredibly talented actor, and the lasting impact he had as Tommy Hunter is testament to the power of his performance."
The statement added: "Off screen, Brian couldn’t have been more different from the character he played – he was warm, funny and charming. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time."
The cause of McCardie's untimely death has now been shared by his sister, who provided an update on social media. She also announced that his funeral will be held on Thursday, reports the
Jed Mercurio is behind some of the UK’s most successful dramas, and now it’s being reported that he is developing a new series based on the story of the country’s most notorious child serial killer.
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Line Of Duty actor Brian McCardie’s cause of death has been confirmed by his family.The star, who was well known for playing Tommy Hunter on the BBC series, passed away unexpectedly last month aged 59.McCardie’s sister Sarah has now revealed on social media that he passed away due to an aortic dissection.“Hi all, The McCardie family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support regarding the sudden passing of Brian James McCardie – beloved son, brother, uncle & friend,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).(1) Hi all,The McCardie family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support regarding the sudden passing of Brian James McCardie – beloved son, brother, uncle & friend.Brian died due to an aortic dissection, causing short pain and a sudden death. pic.twitter.com/YYw8XkOdfr— Sarah McCardie (@SarahMcCardie) May 15, 2024“Brian died due to an aortic dissection, causing short pain and a sudden death.”In a follow-up post, she confirmed that the funeral will take place this Thursday (May 23) in Lanark, Scotland, adding they “will celebrate Brian’s life before he takes his final bow”.She later thanked fans for their support, writing in a separate post: “Once again the McCardie family would like to thank you for your support at this difficult time.” She also revealed the family are requesting donations to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland instead of flowers.In April, Sarah McCardie confirmed that her brother had “passed away suddenly at home”, adding: “A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon.
The Line of Duty star Brian McCardie sadly passed away due to a major artery tear in his heart, his heartbroken family have commented. Known for playing Tommy Hunter in the police drama, as well as notable roles in Outlander, Brian has left a significant mark on the acting scene.Taking to social media to share details of his upcoming funeral after tragically passing away on Sunday, 28 April, his sister confirmed that Brian suffered an aortic dissection - a rare and deadly condition where the weakened wall of the aorta tears, reports the Mirror.The heart-wrenching social media announcement read: "Hi all, the McCardie family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support regarding the sudden passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.
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