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Actor Finnian Garbutt, Hope Street star, dies aged 28

Finnian Garbutt as Ryan Power in Hope Street Photo: BBC/Long Story TV/Peter Marley
Finnian Garbutt as Ryan Power in Hope Street Photo: BBC/Long Story TV/Peter Marley

Actor Finnian Garbutt, who starred in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home", his family has said.

The Co Down actor, 28, had starred in the last three series of the show as Constable Ryan Power.

He had previously spoken about his skin cancer diagnosis.

In a statement on social media, his family said: "We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away yesterday after a sudden decline in his condition.

"He passed peacefully at home, as he wished, surrounded by his family.

"We want to thank everyone for their support, their kind words, and for being with us through this really difficult time.

"And thank you also to everyone who donated to our gofundme page.

"The peace of mind you all gave Finn during his last days made his passing so much easier to bear."

Finnian Garbutt was married to Louise and had a one-year-old daughter.

The statement added: "We will always love and miss you, Finn.

"You were the greatest husband, father, son, brother and friend we could ever ask for, and knowing that you're no longer in pain gives us all comfort, despite our own immense pain at losing you."

Source: Press Association

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