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Hope Street Actor Finnian Garbutt Dies at 30s
17 Apr
Summary
- Finnian Garbutt, known for Hope Street, has died peacefully at home.
- The actor was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago.
- He is survived by his wife Louise and one-year-old daughter.
Actor Finnian Garbutt, a familiar face from the BBC police drama Hope Street, has died peacefully at home. Garbutt was a key cast member across all five seasons of the series, which is filmed in Northern Ireland.
His family announced his passing, sharing their profound grief. They revealed that Garbutt succumbed to a sudden decline in his health. He had been diagnosed with skin cancer four years prior to his death and had bravely shared his journey with the public.
In March, Garbutt had shared that his cancer had progressed rapidly, entering the final stages of his life. He mentioned experiencing pain and undergoing scans that confirmed the progression. He stated his intention to share his condition openly to spend quality time with loved ones.
Garbutt's career included roles in other productions such as the BBC series Casualty and the film Housejackers. He graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2019 and also performed in Romeo and Juliet at Belfast's Lyric Theatre.
