Line of Duty star Brian McCardie left an estate of £70,000 after his sudden death aged 59, legal documents show. Sarah said: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian James McCardie, beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many. Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and executive producer Simon Heath said they had been 'honoured' to work with him. United Agents, which represented the actor, said: 'We are shocked and so deeply saddened by the tragic news of Brian McCardie's sudden death. He also featured in multiple TV roles, including the Agatha Christie adaptation of murder mystery Murder is Easy and the mini-series Titanic.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2026 11:54 UTC