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Line Of Duty star Brian McCardie has been found dead suddenly at home aged 59.
The Scottish actor was best known for playing mafia boss John Thomas 'Tommy' Hunter in BBC crime drama Line of Duty.
He also starred as Sir Marcus MacRannoch in an episode of Outlander and had recently joined the cast of the series prequel Blood Of My Blood.
His heartbroken sister Sarah announced the news on social media. She wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter today.
She wrote: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many.
'Brian passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 28th April. A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon.
Brian McCardie at the 'Ghosts' press night and afterparty at Walkers of Whitehall, London
Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dead: Actor, 59, who played John Thomas 'Tommy' Hunter has passed away suddenly as heartbroken sister paid tribute
Sean Bean (left) and Brian McCardie (right) in the BBC's hit TV Drama 'Time'
'We love him and will miss him greatly; please remember Brian in your thoughts.'
Brian recently appeared in the hit BBC Drama Time, starring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.
His sister told BBC Scotland News that the family were 'devestated' by the loss.
Tributes have flooded in on social media, as friends and former colleagues are 'shocked' and 'devestated' by the news.
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland said: 'We're sad to hear about Brian McCardie's passing.
'He was a talented, versatile actor across stage and screen and was brilliant playing the intimidating and central character Tommy Hunter in the early series of Line of Duty. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.'
Brian McCardie in Agatha Christie's 'Murder is Easy'
