Bridgerton pays tribute to Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper in Season 4 finale
The Season 4 finale of Bridgerton closed with a dedication naming nicholas braimbridge and Tony Cooper, a brief honor that recognized two behind-the-scenes crew members whose work helped shape the show and its spinoff.
Nicholas Braimbridge honored in finale credits
The closing credit sequence carried a dedication that read, “In Loving Memory of Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper, ” acknowledging both men by name. Braimbridge is identified in production material as a scenic artist whose craft appeared across the Bridgerton franchise.
Alison Gartshore created a GoFundMe for Braimbridge’s family
Production designer Alison Gartshore established a GoFundMe in Braimbridge’s honor to help support his family after the tragedy back in May 2025. Gartshore wrote, “Nick Braimbridge was a hugely talented Scenic Artist, who very sadly passed away last week. ”
Gartshore further described Braimbridge as “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. ” She added that she had worked closely with him, calling him “an integral part of our Art department team, and was a delightful, charming, funny man – a true gent. Everyone who met him loved him, and we as a team are all very upset by his passing, he will be greatly missed. ”
Gartshore noted another family tragedy: “Very tragically, Nick lost his wife to cancer just before Christmas this year, and it is truly unbearable that he has now also passed away, leaving behind two daughters, Flora and Amelia, who are both still teenagers. ” The fundraising page aims to support Braimbridge’s daughters, and the fundraising page is still active.
Braimbridge’s scenic work on Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte
Braimbridge worked as a scenic artist on both Bridgerton and its spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. He was responsible for various finishes on the grand interiors showcased across the franchise, contributing the marbling and wood-grain effects Gartshore highlighted.
Tony Cooper’s role as a unit driver
Tony Cooper served as a unit driver, transporting cast, crew, equipment and more around sets and to various filming locations. Cooper also drove for the Queen Charlotte spinoff, and his credits as a cast driver include The Crown, The Batman, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Black Widow, among others.
Where the dedication appeared and what comes next
The dedication appeared in the closing credits of Bridgerton’s Season 4 finale; Bridgerton, Season 4, Part 2, is streaming now on Netflix. The GoFundMe set up by Alison Gartshore remains active to support Braimbridge’s family.
