The end of the season four finale of Bridgerton likely carries an extra significance for the cast and crew of the Netflix series. As the season eight finale fades to black and the end credits begin to roll, they begin with the the dedication: “In Loving Memory of Nicholas Braimbridge [and] Tony Cooper.”
Who was Nicholas Braimbridge?
Braimbridge worked as a scenic artist on Bridgerton and its spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, contributing decorative finishes to the series’ elaborate interior sets. He died in 2025; his cause of death has not been disclosed. He is survived by his two teenage daughters, Flora and Amelia. His wife also died the previous year.
Production designer Alison Gartshore launched a GoFundMe campaign in his honor to help support his daughters following the loss of both of their parents. “He was an expert faux finisher well known for his exquisite marbling and wood grain finishes, the knowledge of which was built up over years working with very top end interior designers and latterly within the film and TV industries,” Gartshore wrote on the GoFundMe page. “I worked closely with Nick and he was an integral part of our Art department team, and was a delightful, charming, funny man—a true gent.”
Who was Tony Cooper?
Cooper worked as a cast driver on Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story throughout its run and joined Bridgerton during its most recent season, according to his IMDb credits. In that role, he transported cast members, crew, props, and equipment between sets and filming locations. His other credits as a driver include The Crown, Downton Abbey: A New Era, The Staircase, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, both parts one and two. Details about the timing and cause of Cooper’s death have not been publicly disclosed.