Robert Cormier Dies: ‘Heartland’ And ‘Slasher: Solstice’ Actor Was 33

UPDATED for more details: Robert Cormier was a TV and film actor who played Finn Cotter in the long-running Canadian series Heartland. He also played the role of Slasher on Netflix. Solstice passed away September 23. He was 33 years old.

His family said Cormier died in “a tragic accident” in Toronto. They did not provide more details but in a statement thanked “the Critical Care team in Toronto for the compassionate care they provided Robbie and the kindness they showed our family.”

Cormier for the past two seasons played Finn on CBC’s Heartland, which has run for 15 seasons on Canadian TV and holds the record for being Canada’s longest-running one-hour drama. It is also syndicated in America.

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His other TV credits included ABC/Netflix’s Designated Survivor, CBS’ Ransom, and playing Winston for two episodes on Starz’s American Gods.

In film, he appeared in Jasmin Mozaffari’s Firecrackers which world premiered in 2018 at the Toronto Film Festival. Other notable credits include Otto in Pyrenees (2018), and Al in The Intersection (2019).

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Cormier,” the Heartland production wrote on its social media accounts Tuesday. “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, who have asked for privacy during this difficult time.”

“Robert Cormier, aka Heartland’s Finn, was an amazing talent, gone too soon,” wrote Heartland‘s U.S.-based network UpTV. “We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our sincere condolences go out to his friends, family, and co-workers.”

Cormier is survived his parents Robert and Lisa; his sister Brittany, Krystal, and Stephanie; his grandmother Joanne; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.