Line Of Obligation actor Brian McCardie has died aged 59, his household has confirmed.
Finest recognized for enjoying mafia boss John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter in the police procedural, he had additionally not too long ago joined the forged of Outlander prequel, Blood Of My Blood.
His sister confirmed his demise on X, writing: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and expensive pal to so many.
“Brian handed away instantly at house on Sunday twenty eighth April. A beautiful and passionate actor on stage and display screen, Brian cherished his work and touched many lives, and is gone a lot too quickly.
“We love him and can miss him drastically; please bear in mind Brian in your ideas.”
She stated funeral preparations can be introduced within the days forward.
No reason for demise was given.
McCardie’s agent, United Brokers, paid tribute on social media, writing: “We’re shocked and so deeply saddened by the tragic information of Brian McCardie’s sudden demise.
“He was an actor of such nice expertise who we had been fortunate to signify, and our ideas are very a lot together with his household and pals at this troublesome time.”
Producer Paul Larkin posted on social media, saying he was “shocked and devastated” to study of McCardie’s demise, including: “Brian was a superb pal and we had many discussions about psychological well being points the place he was a incredible assist to me. In addition to that; he was an exceptional actor. Sleep tight Brother.”
Author Alec Bowman Clarke stated he was “saddened” by the information, and wrote: “I spoke to him just a few instances about tasks & all the time discovered him real, passionate, beneficiant & humorous. I wrote an element for him in a future challenge.”
The Scottish actor had appeared in a single episode of Outlander, enjoying Sir Marcus MacRannoch, earlier than being forged because the chief of Clan Grant within the forthcoming Outlander prequel.
The present, which centres across the lives of Outlander character Jamie Fraser’s dad and mom, is at present filming in Scotland in line with Starz community.
With a profession stretching over three a long time, McCardie had appeared in quite a few TV reveals through the years.
He starred reverse Sean Bean within the 2021 BBC jail drama Time and in Irvine Welsh’s TV collection Crime in the identical yr.
He additionally appeared in Sky Atlantic’s Domina, set in Historic Rome enjoying Roman statesman Cicero.
His movie appearances included Rob Roy, Irvine Welsh’s Filth and the thriller Low Winter Solar alongside Mark Sturdy.
