Heartland actor Robert Cormier died from injuries sustained in 'tragic' fall, 'heartbroken' family reveals

The cause of death of actor Robert Cormier has been revealed one week after his passing.

The Heartland star died on September 23 at a hospital in Toronto, Canada, after reportedly succumbing to he sustained in an accident. He was 33.

Cormier's family has since revealed in a statement to People that Cormier had suffered a bad fall in the weeks before his death.

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"Robbie passed away as the result of a tragic accident," they shared with the outlet. "Our family would like to thank everyone at the Critical Care team in Toronto for the compassionate care they provided Robbie and the kindness they showed our family. We will be forever grateful."

"Robbie was loved by many and his unexpected death has left us devastated," they continued in the statement. "While we are broken-hearted, we take comfort in the overwhelming love and support shown to our family by Robbie's friends, colleagues and fans."

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Following the news, Heartland's official Instagram account paid tribute to the actor.

"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," read the statement. "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."

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Cormier was best known for playing Finn Cotter on the drama series Heartland, but he also appeared on TV shows such as American Gods, Slasher, Ransom and Designated Survivor opposite Kiefer Sutherland.

"Life hasn't always dealt me the best hands, and I have been let down more times than I can count, but I always preserve," he once wrote on his LinkedIn page.

"I recite this daily. … There is really no difference between the hero and the coward in what they feel. It's what they do that makes them different."