Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
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Finnian Garbutt played police constable Ryan Power in the
BBC Northern Ireland police drama Hope Street

The actor Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in BBC p
olice drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

The Bangor born actor was in the last three series of the
BBC Northern Ireland police drama which is filmed in
Donaghadee, County Down.

Finnian, who was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago,
had spoken publicly about his diagnosis and treatment.

In a statement posted on social media, his family said "we
will always love and miss you Finn".

The actor married his partner Louise last year and has a
one-year-old daughter.

"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian
passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the
statement continued.

"You were the greatest husband, father, son, brother and
friend we could ask for."

The family thanked people for their support and kind words
during this "really difficult time".

His Hope Street co-star, Cameron Cuffe, said he had "brought
joy to so many".

Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern
Ireland, said Finnian was a "key part of Hope Street's
appeal".

"He brought so much to his character PC Ryan Power over the
last three series.

"Our thoughts are with his wife and daughter, family and
friends and the cast and crew of Hope Street at this time."

In a statement Long Story TV described him as a "much-loved
member of the Hope Street family".

"He was an absolute joy to work with and he brought a great
sense of fun to set everyday and was popular with audiences as
PC Ryan Power.

"We send our deepest sympathies to his wife, his daughter and
his wider family and friends.

"He will be missed in Port Devine and by all his friends at
Long Story TV."

In March the actor said he was entering the "last stages" of
his life and that "scans have shown that the cancer has
progressed rapidly in my body".

At that time, Finnian said that in "the last month or so I have
been having quite a bit of pain in my back and hip".

"My cancer team admitted me the other day for observations and
to do a few scans," he said.

"Unfortunately the scans have shown that the cancer has
progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last
stages of my life.

"I'm putting this out there as it is really difficult to tell
people individually and I hope now it's in the open then I can
enjoy the time with my amazing family and friends."

In 2023, he told the BBC a mole discovered by his barber during
a haircut after a lockdown restriction was found to be malignant
melanoma.

Finnian graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and
Drama in July 2019 and had previously played the role of Benvolio
in Romeo and Juliet at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

He has also appeared in the BBC television hospital series
Casualty.

Finnian also featured as Raymond in the film Housejackers, which
premiered at the Belfast Film Festival last year.


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