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Brian McCardie, ‘Line of Duty’ actor, dies at 59

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Brian McCardie, 'Line of Duty' actor, dies at 59
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Scottish actor Brian McCardie, who performed Tommy Hunter within the BBC sequence “Line of Obligation,” died on Sunday.

He was 59.

His sister, Sarah McCardie, shared the information in a submit on her X account. “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie (59), beloved son, brother, uncle and pricey pal to so many. Brian handed away immediately at house on Sunday twenty eighth April. An exquisite and passionate actor on stage and display, Brian beloved his work and touched many lives, and is gone a lot too quickly,” the assertion learn. “We love him and can miss him significantly; please keep in mind Brian in your ideas. Funeral preparations might be introduced within the days forward. As a household, we’d ask for privateness right now.”

McCardie’s illustration, United Brokers, additionally confirmed his loss of life in a submit on X: “We’re shocked and so deeply saddened by the tragic information of Brian McCardie’s sudden loss of life. He was an actor of such nice expertise who we had been fortunate to symbolize, and our ideas are very a lot together with his household and pals at this troublesome time.”

Although McCardie solely appeared in “Line of Obligation” just a few occasions within the present’s first two seasons, his efficiency was memorable. “Line of Obligation” creator Jed Mercurio and government producer Simon Heath each stated they had been “honored” to work with him.

“Brian was an extremely proficient actor, and the lasting impression he had as Tommy Hunter is testomony to the facility of his efficiency, they stated in a press release to BBC. “Off-screen, Brian couldn’t have been extra completely different from the character he performed — he was heat, humorous and charming. Our ideas are together with his family members at this troublesome time.”

McCardie was most lately filming the Outlander prequel “Blood of My Blood.” His different credit embrace “Time,” “Rob Roy,” “Filth,” “The Damned United” and “Homicide Is Straightforward.”

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