Line Of Responsibility star Brian McCardie has died aged 59.
The Scottish actor was finest known for taking part in mafia boss John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter in BBC criminal offense drama Line of Responsibility.
He also starred as Sir Marcus MacRannoch in an episode of Outlander and had just lately joined the forged of the Outlander prequel Blood Of My Blood.
His heartbroken spouse Sarah declared the news on social media. She wrote on X, formerly recognised as Twitter on Tuesday.
She wrote: ‘It is with great unhappiness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and pricey pal to so quite a few.
Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dead: Actor, 59, who played John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter has passed away out of the blue as heartbroken spouse paid tribute
‘Brian passed absent quickly at residence on Sunday 28th April. A amazing and passionate actor on stage and display, Brian beloved his do the job and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon.
‘We love him and will skip him considerably be sure to recall Brian in your ideas.’
Producer Paul Larkin who was a friend of Brian, paid tribute to him on ‘X’, previously acknowledged as Twitter.
He explained: ‘Shocked and devastated to learn of the passing of Brian McCardie. Brian was a outstanding close friend and we had a lot of discussions about mental health troubles the place he was a wonderful help to me. As properly as that he was a phenomenal actor. Slumber tight Brother.’
