Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan has been left heartbroken after the death of a Bridgerton hair and makeup designer.
Marc Pilcher died on Sunday aged 53 after a battle with Covid-19, just weeks after he won an Emmy for his work on the Netflix series.
His family have said he was double vaccinated with no underlying health condition.
Posting on Instagram, Nicola said: "So heartbroken by the loss of Marc Pilcher, the brilliant and visionary Hair and Makeup designer for Bridgerton Season One.
"Marc was so passionate about his work and so tremendously talented. Not even a month ago he won his first Emmy award. It’s a tragedy that he’s been taken so young when he had so much yet to do.
"Please also use this as a reminder that Covid is still a very real and present danger, please get vaccinated and mask up to protect yourself and others.
"My heart goes out to his friends and family, especially to his wonderful team... He loved and cared for you all so much and my heart goes out to you all.
"Rest in Peace Marc"
His family and friends confirmed the news of Marc's death to Variety in a statement via Curtis Brown.
They said: “It is with the deepest of hearts we confirm that Marc Elliot Pilcher, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winning hair and makeup designer/stylist, passed away after a battle with COVID-19 on Sunday 3rd October 2021."
The statement added: “Glamorous and extravagant, he brought his flair and style to every design. Never limited in his thought process for his creations, he pushed boundaries and created work never realized before.
“He was 53, double vaccinated with no underlying health condition.”
