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Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie died after suffering a tear to a major heart artery, his devastated family have revealed.
The actor, best known for playing underworld boss John Thomas 'Tommy' Hunter in the popular BBC police drama, passed away suddenly at his home in April, aged 59.
In a post shared on X - formerly Twitter - his sister Sarah revealed he had an aortic dissection, a rare condition where a weakened aorta wall tears.
She wrote: 'Hi all, the McCardie family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support regarding the sudden passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.
'Brian died due to an aortic dissection, causing short pain and a sudden death.'
Brian McCardie died after suffering a tear to a major heart artery his heartbroken family have revealed
His sister Sarah posted to X to let fans know that he had an aortic dissection – a rare condition where a weakened aorta wall rips
Updating fans about Brian's final farewell, she added: 'There will be a funeral mass held on Thursday 23rd May at 11.30am at St Mary's Church, 70 Bannatyne Street, Lanark.
'We then move on at 1.30pm to Holytown Crematorium, Memorial Way, Holytown, Motherwell, where we will celebrate Brian's life before he takes his final bow.
'There will be links available to both the mass and the cremation service for those who cannot attend in person.
'We will feel your support from afar. With love and thanks, The McCardie family, Eddie, Moira, Martin, Ed, Liz and Sarah. Xxx.'
The British Heart Foundation says aortic dissection occurs when the weakened wall of the aorta tears, causing blood to leak between the layers that make up the walls of the arteries – with symptoms including sudden and severe chest pain, pain in the jaw and face, and shortness of breath.
Glasgow-born Brian's 35-year acting career saw him star alongside Sean Bean in the 2021 BBC prison drama 'Time' and in the film 'Rob Roy', as well as 'Trainspotting' creator Irvine Welsh's 'Crime' TV series.
His film appearances included Irvine's police thriller 'Filth' and 'Low Winter Sun' featuring Mark Strong.
The news of Brain's passing was announced on X, formerly Twitter, by Sarah who said he was gone 'much too soon'.
Brian's sister thanked fans for their overwhelming support and disclosed how the actor passed away suddenly, following with details of his funeral
Line of Duty star Brian McCardie in his role in the BBC policing drama as John Thomas 'Tommy'
