BBC star shares heartbreaking cancer update with fans

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3 Mar 2026 • 6:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actor Finnian Garbutt, known for his role as Ryan Power in the BBC One series Hope Street, has announced he is entering the "last stages" of his life.
  • The 28-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, revealed on social media that the disease has progressed rapidly throughout his body.
  • Garbutt shared that recent tests, following pain in his back and hip, confirmed the cancer had spread, prompting his public statement to inform friends and family.
  • Despite his diagnosis, Garbutt highlighted achieving significant life goals, including starring in a TV show, leading a film, buying a house, marrying, and becoming a father.
  • Fellow actors and colleagues, such as Bronagh Waugh and Ciarán McMenamin, have offered messages of support and admiration for Garbutt's impact and legacy.

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