Actor Robert Cormier, who played Finn Cotter on the Canadian television series Heartland, has died at the age of 33.
According to him, Cormier died on Friday obituaryno details were given about his cause of death.
Following the news of his passing, UPtv, the American network that broadcasts the CBC series, paid tribute to the rising star.
Premature passing away: Robert Cormier, who played Finn Cotter on the Canadian television series Heartland, has died at the age of 33.Cormier died Friday, according to his obituary, but his cause of death has not been specified.
“Robert Cormier, also known as Finn of Heartland, was a great talent who passed away far too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his friends, family and colleagues,” the network wrote, adding a pigeon emoji.
The actor was a still photo taken from Hartland.
Cormier’s obituary notes that he was “an athlete, an actor and a great brother.”
It also honed his devotion to others and his unbridled ambition.
“He was passionate about helping others and was always looking to achieve more.
Say Goodbye: Following his obituary, UPtv, the American network that airs the CBC series, paid tribute to the rising star.Pictured with co-star Amber Mitchell
Cormier appeared in Heartland’s 15th season as a new love interest for Amy, played by Amber Mitchell (pictured)
As befits an actor, Cormier was said to enjoy “movie nights with his family” and had great respect for his “father,” Robert.
The obituary added that his “passion for art and cinema” would continue after his death.
According to his IMDb biography, Cormier was born in Toronto, Canada, becoming the first actor in his family.
After heading south for a degree in Fire and Engineering Extension Services at Texas A&M.
He then attended a graduate program in global economics at York University in Toronto, but dropped out before completing it and enrolled in the film school he graduated from.
Swan Song: His last Instagram post from late August showed him surrounded by the Heartland script, which could be featured in Season 16, which premieres Oct. 2. suggests that there is
Striving for Greatness: “He had a passion for helping others and was always looking to achieve more,” his obituary states.
Heartland’s own Instagram account paid tribute to the late actor.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Cormier. He has been a beloved member of the cast of Heartland for the past two seasons,” the post read. Our thoughts are with him and his family, who have asked for privacy during this difficult time.”
Cormier’s last post to Instagram in late August showed him lying on the ground with his AirPods in, surrounded by scripts for the upcoming season of Heartland.
He began appearing on the series in its 15th season when he became a new love interest for Amy, played by Amber Mitchell, who was featured alongside him in stills from the show.
Rising Stars: His other major roles include Winston in the Starz series American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman’s novels, and Shudder’s original series Slasher.
His string of scripts suggests he was slated to appear in the 16th season, which premieres on October 2, but it’s not clear how prominent his character will be.
His other major roles include Winston in the Starz series American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman’s novels, and Shudder’s original series Slasher.
Cormier is survived by her father Robert and mother Lisa, sisters Brittany, Crystal and Stephanie, and grandmother Joanne.
Family: Cormier is survived by his father Robert and mother Lisa, sisters Brittany, Crystal and Stephanie, and grandmother Joanne.