Actor Brian McCardie, famed as crime boss Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty, passed away at 59. His sister Sarah confirmed his sudden demise at home on Sunday via social media.
McCardie recently starred in BBC’s Time and was part of the upcoming Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood.
Family lamented his premature departure, hailing him as a “wonderful and passionate actor.”
Sarah McCardie told that the family were “devastated”.
She said:
“Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon. We love him and will miss him greatly.”
In a statement, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and executive producer Simon Heath said they had been “honoured” to work with him.
They said:
“Brian was an incredibly talented actor, and the lasting impact he had as Tommy Hunter is testament to the power of his performance.
“Off screen, Brian couldn’t have been more different from the character he played – he was warm, funny and charming. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.”
Growing up in North Lanarkshire, McCardie’s passion for acting ignited during his school days. He later resided in Rothesay.
His portrayal of gang lord Hunter in Line of Duty’s first two seasons garnered acclaim.
McCardie’s screen repertoire encompassed roles in films like Rob Roy, Filth, and The Damned United, where he depicted Scottish football icon Dave Mackay.
On television, he graced screens in the mini-series Titanic, Agatha Christie adaptation Murder is Easy, and Dundee-based drama Dog Days.
