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Emmett J. Scanlan has announced the death of his 'brother' in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday.
The Irish actor, 47, was inundated with condolences from his former cast mates, including Jamie Lomas.
'Fly free brother Georgy, you gorgeous sublime angel… I'll miss the f***** bones of ye…', he wrote.
Emmett's actress wife Claire Cooper also paid tribute on her social media, writing: 'Fly high, dear George. Like we talked about, the veil is so thin …closer than we think.
'Call on us sometime and let us know how you're doing. Until then, rest easy dear one and enjoy that healing pool that awaits you.
'Thank you for being so dear to my husband and me. You will always be loved.'
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Emmett J. Scanlan, 47, has announced the death of his 'brother' in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday
'Fly free brother Georgy, you gorgeous sublime angel… I'll miss the f***** bones of ye…', he wrote
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary, Gaby Roslin, Anna Friel and Lucy Jo Hudson were among the stars to share their support for Emmett and Claire.
Emmett was pictured for the first time since announcing the death of his brother on Wednesday.
The actor was seen on set filming the second season of Guy Ritchie's MobLand alongside lead actor Pierce Bronsan.
Emmett stars as the head of security to Pierce's character Conrad Harrigan's family in the crime drama series.
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The Paramount+ crime drama launched last year, with Tom Hardy, 48, playing Harry Da Souza, who works as a fixer for the Harrigan crime family.
The star-studded cast also includes acting heavyweight Dame Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan.
Rounding out the ensemble are Paddy Considine, Janet McTeer, Toby Jones and Lara Pulver, to name just a few.
MobLand was created by Ronan Bennett, with executive producers including Guy Ritchie and Jez Butterworth.
Emmett's actress wife Claire Cooper (pictured) also paid tribute on her social media, writing: 'Fly high, dear George. Like we talked about, the veil is so thin …closer than we think'
The Irish actor was inundated with condolences from his former Hollyoaks cast mates, including Jamie Lomas
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Emmett was pictured for the first time since announcing the death of his brother on Wednesday
The actor was seen on set filming the second season of Guy Ritchie's Mobland alongside lead actor Pierce Bronsan (pictured)
Emmett stars as the head of security to Pierce's character Conrad Harrigan's family in the crime drama series
MobLand was created by Ronan Bennett, with executive producers including Guy Ritchie and Jez Butterworth
It was renewed for a second series in June 2025, having launched on the streaming platform three months earlier
It was renewed for a second series in June 2025, having launched on the streaming platform three months earlier.
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Last month, a colossal fireball engulfed a warehouse near the River Thames on Sunday night, as director
The drama lit up London's skyline as an explosion tore through a warehouse near Newham, shocking locals and sending flames high into the sky.
Emergency services were placed on standby as filming commenced for the second series of the Paramount+ show.
One stunned local said: 'We heard this massive bang and the whole sky lit up orange.
'For a second we thought something had gone terribly wrong - then we realised it was a film set. It was absolutely mental.'
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