Actor Robert Cormier, best known for his role on the family drama series Heartland, passed away on Friday, September 23. He was only 33 years old. His obituary listed the date of his death, and although no cause of death was given, Cormier’s sister reported that he died at a hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario, after when injured by an accidental fall.
More about Robert Cormier’s character in Heartland
Cormier became famous as Al Cotter’s grandson, Finn Cotter, in Heartland. This character could be Amy Fleming’s lover. After his passing, Up TV, which broadcasts Heartland, paid tribute on social media by posting a picture of him with Amber Mitchell with the caption:
“Robert Cormier, aka Finn of Heartland, is an extraordinary performer who left us too soon.” We were heartbroken to learn of his death. Our hearts go out to his friends, family and colleagues.”
The official Heartland Instagram page also pays tribute, noting that Robert Cormier had been a part of the show for the previous two seasons. The character is scheduled to appear in the upcoming 16th season, which is scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2022, and is currently available to watch on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, BYUtv, COZI TV, etc
Everything you need to know about Robert Cormier
Cormier is credited in the obituary as an athlete, actor, and kind-hearted brother. It goes on to say that he’s “passionate about helping people” and wants to do more, adding:
“He loves going to the movies with his family and admires his father.” Throughout his life, he has had an impact on many individuals, including family, teammates, and friends. Rob’s legacy will live on thanks to his love of art and cinema, as well as his three sisters who mean everything to him.”
Heartland is based on Lauren Brooke’s series of novels about Amy Fleming and her sister Louise “Lou” Fleming, who live on their family farm with grandfather Jack Bartlett, father Tim Fleming, and farmer Ty Borden. The book follows the ups and downs of a farm family as their family ties grow stronger. Cormier made his acting debut as Kit Jenning in the Netflix series Slasher. According to IMDb, he has also appeared as a guest in episodes such as Designated Survivor, Ransom, American Gods, and others. He has also starred in films such as Firecrackers, Pyrenees, The Intersection and Transmission: Vol. first.
Twitter users pay tribute
Cormier has become known for his film and television roles over the years, so when fans learned of his death, Twitter was filled with warm expressions of sympathy. Robert Cormier is survived by his family, which includes three sisters whose names are not known.
Sad to hear about Robert Cormier, who played Finn in Heartland. He passed away on Friday, September 23 at the age of 33. But I don’t know the cause. Praying for his family and Heartland family #Finn #iloveheartland pic.twitter.com/lJdQifGF57
– Gina Heartlandfan!1996 (@Gina_Thorpe1996) September 27, 2022
We are deeply saddened to learn that Robert Cormier, who brought such life to Kit at Slasher Solstice, has passed away. He has an exceptional talent and is a kind, generous friend that we all love working with. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time.
β Aaron Martin οΈβππΊπ¦ (@AaronSMartin) September 28, 2022
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