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Finnian Garbutt, the actor recognized for his role in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama *Hope Street*, has passed away peacefully at home. Born in Bangor, Garbutt appeared in the last three series of the show, which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down. His role as police constable Ryan Power made him a notable presence on the series.
Four years ago, Finnian was diagnosed with skin cancer and openly shared details about his condition and treatments with the public. In a heartfelt message shared on social media by his family, they expressed their enduring love and sorrow, saying, “we will always love and miss you Finn.” He married his partner Louise last year and was a devoted father to their one-year-old daughter. The family revealed their heartbreak over his sudden health decline, stating, “You were the greatest husband, father, son, brother and friend we could ask for.”
Colleagues and friends have paid tribute to Finnian’s impact both on and off screen. Cameron Cuffe, his co-star on *Hope Street*, remarked that Finnian “brought joy to so many.” Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning at BBC Northern Ireland, emphasized Garbutt’s significance to the show’s success: “He brought so much to his character PC Ryan Power over the last three series.” Long Story TV, the production company behind *Hope Street*, described him as “a much-loved member of the Hope Street family,” praising his positive presence on set and popularity with audiences. They extended their deepest sympathies to his wife, daughter, and extended family.
Finnian had been forthcoming about his illness. In one message, he shared: “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. 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.” His diagnosis began after a mole discovered by his barber during a haircut was identified as malignant melanoma.
A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2019, Finnian’s acting credits also include performing as Benvolio in *Romeo and Juliet* at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre. Additionally, he had roles in the BBC hospital drama *Casualty* and appeared as Raymond in the film *Housejackers*, which premiered at the Belfast Film Festival last year
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