Brian McCardie, who played Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty, died last month at the age of 59, and his family have now announced his cause of death.
The actor, who played the original leader of the OCG who groomed Matthew ‘Dot’ Cotton as a teenager, passed away on Sunday (April 28).
His sister announced the news on Twitter. Last night (May 19), she shared his cause of death.
Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie dies ‘suddenly’
Announcing her brother’s death last month, Sarah McCardie wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many.”
She then shared more about the circumstances of her brother’s death, saying: “Brian passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 28th April.”
Sarah then paid tribute to his acting career, adding: “A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon.
“We love him and will miss him greatly. Please remember Brian in your thoughts. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the days ahead.”
(1) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie (59), beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many. Brian passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 28th April. A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and pic.twitter.com/1xSLsETNob
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