Line of Duty Actor Was 59

Scottish actor Brian McCardie, who performed Tommy Hunter within the BBC collection “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 unhappiness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie (59), beloved son, brother, uncle and pricey buddy to so many. Brian handed away instantly at residence on Sunday twenty eighth April. A beautiful and passionate actor on stage and display, Brian beloved his work and touched many lives, and is gone a lot too quickly,” the assertion reads. “We love him and can miss him tremendously; please keep in mind Brian in your ideas. Funeral preparations might be introduced within the days forward. As a household, we might ask for privateness right now.”

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

Though McCardie solely appeared in “Line of Obligation” a number of occasions within the present’s first two seasons, his efficiency was memorable. “Line of Obligation” creator Jed Mercurio and govt producer Simon Heath each mentioned they have 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 mentioned in an announcement to BBC. “Off-screen, Brian couldn’t have been extra totally 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 just lately filming the Outlander prequel “Blood of My Blood.” His different credit embrace “Time,” “Rob Roy,” “Filth,” “The Damned United” and “Homicide Is Straightforward.”