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BBC Star Finnian Garbutt Dies at 28, Leaves Wife and Baby
18 Apr
Summary
- Actor Finnian Garbutt passed away at 28 after a four-year cancer battle.
- He leaves behind his wife Louise and one-year-old daughter Saoirse.
- An online fundraiser for his family has exceeded £100,000 in donations.
Actor Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in the crime series Hope Street, has died at the age of 28. His death on Thursday marks the end of a four-year struggle with malignant melanoma, a diagnosis he shared publicly.
Garbutt leaves behind his wife, Louise, whom he married six months prior, and their one-year-old daughter, Saoirse. His family established a GoFundMe page to provide financial security for them following his passing.
Fans and supporters have responded with immense generosity, donating over £100,000 to the fundraiser. These funds are intended to help Louise manage grief, cover essential bills like the mortgage, and secure Saoirse's future education.
A statement confirmed Garbutt died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a sudden decline in his condition.
