Stars including Jason Flemyng and Tony Curran bid farewell to Brian McCardie at Line of Duty actor's funeral in Lanark after his sudden death at home aged 59
Actors including Jason Flemyng, Tony Curran and David McKay today attended the funeral for Line Of Duty and Rob Roy star Brian McCardie after his death aged 59.
Peter Mullen and James McAnerney also remembered the Scottish star during the service at St Mary's Church in Lanark before a cremation at Holytown Crematorium.
McCardie, who grew up Carluke near Glasgow and died on April 28, played criminal boss turned police informant Tommy Hunter in the hit BBC crime show Line Of Duty.
He also had parts in Roman-set series Domina as Cicero, in time travel historical show Outlander as Sir Marcus MacRannoch, who offers help during a prison rescue attempt, and as the Irish leader James Connolly in 1916-set Rebellion.
In Rob Roy, McCardie starred as Alasdair MacGregor, the brother of the title character, who was played by Liam Neeson.
Actors Jason Flemyng and Tony Curran arrive for Brian McCardie's funeral in Lanark today
Actor David McKay arrives for Brian McCardie's funeral at St Mary's Church in Lanark today
Actors Peter Mullen and James McAnerney arrive for Brian McCardie's funeral in Lanark today
His other film parts include the 2013 adaption of Irvine Welsh novel Filth, which starred James McAvoy, 2003 period drama Mr Barrington, and Channel 5's 2018 alternate history drama Agatha And The Truth Of Murder.
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McCardie also had roles in 2019 Netflix series The Last Czars, along with BBC shows 2021's Time, opposite Sean Bean, Dundee-set Dog Days and 2023's Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy.
Last week, in a post shared on X, 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.'
His death was announced last month by his sister Sarah McCardie, who said on X that he had died 'suddenly at home'.
Ms McCardie wrote that he was a 'wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon'.
The coffin carrying the body of Brian McCardie arrives at St Mary's Church in Lanark today
The coffin carrying the body of Brian McCardie arrives at St Mary's Church in Lanark today
Brian McCardie played criminal boss turned police informant Tommy Hunter in Line Of Duty
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She added: 'We love him and will miss him greatly, please remember Brian in your thoughts.'
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Following the post, United Agents confirmed his death.
In a statement, they said: 'We are shocked and so deeply saddened by the tragic news of Brian's sudden death.
'He was an actor of such great talent who we were lucky to represent, and our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this difficult time.'
Also last month, a statement from Line Of Duty producers Jed Mercurio and Simon Heath and the team behind the hit show said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian McCardie's death.
'We feel honoured to have worked with Brian on Line Of Duty. 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.'