'Last stages of my life': Actor, 28, shares final message after terminal cancer diagnosis

BBC actor Finnian Garbutt has broken fans' hearts, providing a health update detailing life following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

He was first diagnosed with stage three skin cancer in 2021. Despite undergoing treatment for several years, he was informed 18 months ago that the cancer had advanced to stage four.

Best known for his role as PC Ryan Power on BBC crime drama Hope Street, the 28-year-old actor has now revealed to fans that he's "in the last stages" of his life, and is in hospice care.

The actor first took to Instagram to inform fans of the terminal diagnosis three weeks ago, revealing he'd previously been experiencing "quite a bit of pain" in his back and hip leading up to the news.

After undergoing a series of scans, the actor and young father was delivered devastating news from his oncology team.

"Unfortunately the scans revealed that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last stages of my life," he said.

He also reflected on the many milestones he'd reached during his 28 years, including the birth of his daughter, Saoirse, just two weeks after he'd been informed the cancer had advanced beyond curative treatment.

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"Since being diagnosed four years ago I have achieved so many of my life goals," he said.

"30 episodes of a TV show, being the lead in a movie (that should be out soon), buying my own home, marrying my best friend and becoming a father to the most incredible baby girl who never fails to make me smile."

Now, Finnian has provided another update for fans via his Instagram story, sharing that he is in Hospice care.

"A day in bed supplied by @nihospice. Thank you [to those] that have supported me and my family," he wrote.

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"I will no longer be sharing my [crowdfunding] page... Love you all folks."

"All I want is my wife and little baby to have the life they deserve and I wanted to be the one that provided that, which now is unfortunately no longer possible."

The Irish actor had previously had 75 lymph nodes removed from his face and neck in a gruelling 12-hour surgery.

"Check your skin, if something seems wrong then get it checked. Don't take no for an answer," he urged his followers on social media.

The BBC star signed off with one final message; a thank you for the ongoing support as he's navigated the illness.

"You're all beautiful people, and I am so blessed that you have helped me in so many ways over the last few weeks. Thank you, Finn."

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