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Finnian Garbutt passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday after a four-year fight against skin cancer, which was discovered by his barber
Tragic death of BBC star Finnian Garbutt explained…
- The death of 28-year-old Finnian Garbutt has been announced this afternoon by his heartbroken family.
- Finnian was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, and he had spoken publicly about his diagnosis and treatment as he battled the disease.
- His family have said in a statement: “We’re absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away yesterday after a sudden decline in his condition. He passed peacefully at home, as he wished, surrounded by his family.”
- The young actor was best known for his role as PC Ryan Power in the popular crime series Hope Street. He had starred in all five series of the show, which is set in County Down, Northern Ireland.
- He leaves behind his new wife Louise and their one-year-old daughter, Saoirse.
- In March, the TV star said he was entering the “last stages” of his life and that “scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body”.
- He spoke openly about the moment he knew his life had changed when a mole was discovered by his barber during a haircut was found to be malignant melanoma.
- Finnian had also appeared in BBC show Casualty, and also featured as Raymond in the film Housejackers.
- Tributes have poured in following his death on Thursday, with friend Cameron Cuffe saying: “Finnian brought so much joy to so many and his memory will be cherished forever. My deepest condolences to all the family at this time.”
- A GoFundMe page has been set up to help his devastated family. You can donate here.
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