Toronto-born Robert Cormier joined the hit CBC show Heartland as the character Finn two seasons ago. The Canadian television series, about a family of ranchers, has been on the air since 2007 and due to its deals with Hulu and Netflix, it has become a very popular show in the United States.
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Sadly, Cormier passed away on Friday, September 23rd at the age of 33. The show’s official Twitter account confirmed the news of Cormier’s passing, saying, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Cormier. He was a beloved member of the Heartland cast the last two seasons. On behalf of the Heartland cast and crew, our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Cormier. He was a beloved member of the Heartland cast the last two seasons. On behalf of the Heartland cast and crew, our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time.
— Heartland (@HeartlandOnCBC) September 27, 2022
Tributes to the actor, who also starred in Netflix’s Slasher, and appeared in ABC’s Designated Survivor, started pouring in on social media.
UP Faith & Family posted a photo of Cormier on the set of Heartland and wrote, “Robert Cormier, aka Heartland’s Finn, was an amazing talent, gone too soon. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our sincere condolences go out to his friends, family, and co-workers.”
Robert Cormier, aka Heartland's Finn, was an amazing talent, gone too soon. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our sincere condolences go out to his friends, family, and co-workers. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/XdWrvZRDHn
— UP Faith & Family (@UPFaithFamily) September 27, 2022
Heartland co-star Michelle Morgan wrote on Instagram, “You had so many more stories to tell. May you Rest In Peace Robert.”
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See other tributes:
So sad to hear the news of Robert Cormier who played Finn on Heartland. He passed away Friday, September 23 at the age of only 33. Don’t know the cause though. Prayers for his family and his Heartland family #finn #iloveheartland pic.twitter.com/lJdQifGF57
— Gina Heartlandfan!1996 (@Gina_Thorpe1996) September 27, 2022
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Cormier’s sister, Stephanie, told The Hollywood Reporter that her actor brother “died Friday in a hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario, of injuries suffered in a fall.”
Cormier’s last social media post was on August 29, and it was of him with a bunch of Heartland scripts getting ready for the upcoming 16th season.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Cormier’s family and friends during this time.