Finnian Garbutt, best known for playing PC Ryan Power in the BBC drama Hope Street, has announced he is now receiving care at a hospice after a battle with skin cancer. The 28-year-old actor was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2021, and despite treatment, he was told 18 months ago that the disease was incurable.
Sharing a selfie on Instagram Stories, Garbutt thanked the Northern Ireland Hospice for their care, writing, 'A day in bed supplied by @nihospice.' He also said he would no longer actively share his GoFundMe page but noted it remained active in his bio. The fundraiser, which has raised nearly £85,000, supports his wife Louise and their one-year-old daughter.
Earlier this month, Garbutt revealed he was in the 'last stages of his life,' explaining he wanted to 'enjoy the time with my amazing family and friends' without having to individually inform everyone. He reflected on his achievements since diagnosis, including starring in 30 episodes of a TV show, leading the upcoming film Housejackers, buying a house, marrying his best friend, and becoming a father.
Garbutt previously told The Independent he set up the GoFundMe because he is 'not rich' and wanted to ensure his family's financial stability. 'The last thing I want is my wife having to move house with a one-year-old and being financially stressed,' he said.
