Bridgerton Honors Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper: Season 4 Finale Tributes Explained

The Season 4 finale of Bridgerton closed with a dedication card reading “In Loving Memory of Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper, ” a reminder of the crew members whose behind-the-scenes work helped shape the series. Nicholas Braimbridge’s craft on set and Tony Cooper’s long career as a driver were acknowledged in the final credit sequence, underscoring the production’s recognition of its art and logistics teams.

Who was Nicholas Braimbridge?

Nicholas Braimbridge worked as a scenic artist on both Bridgerton and the spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. He was responsible for various finishes on the grand interiors showcased across the franchise, contributing expert faux finishes such as marbling and wood grain work. A colleague, Alison Gartshore, described Braimbridge as a hugely talented scenic artist and noted that he very sadly passed away last week.

Gartshore’s statements further noted that Braimbridge had recently suffered another personal tragedy: he lost his wife to cancer just before Christmas this year. He is survived by two daughters, Flora and Amelia, who are both still teenagers. In May 2025 Gartshore created a GoFundMe in his honour to help support his family after that tragedy; the fundraising page aims to support Braimbridge’s daughters and is still active.

Tony Cooper’s role and career credits

Tony Cooper worked on Bridgerton in a transport capacity, serving as a unit driver who transported cast, crew, equipment and other needs around the set to various filming locations. He also drove for the Queen Charlotte spin-off. Across his career Cooper worked as a cast driver and unit driver on a number of high-profile films and television productions, with credits that include The Crown, The Batman, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Black Widow, the final three Harry Potter films, 2015’s Cinderella and Darkest Hour.

How the tribute appeared in the Season 4 finale

After the final scene of the episode, a title card reading “In Loving Memory of Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper” appeared before the credits rolled. The final four episodes of the season were released together, with the last block of episodes dropping on Thursday (26 February). The season has been presented in two parts, with the first four episodes arriving in January and the final four instalments released a month later.

Colleagues’ response and the GoFundMe for Braimbridge’s family

Alison Gartshore — described in different pieces of coverage as both a production designer and an art director — paid tribute to Braimbridge last May and set up the fundraising page for his daughters. Gartshore emphasised Braimbridge’s technical skill and his character, recalling that he was an integral part of the art department team, a delightful, charming and funny man, and that everyone who met him loved him. The GoFundMe created in May 2025 was intended to help support his family after the tragedy and remains active.

Where this sits within Bridgerton’s recent rollout

The regency romance drama, based on Julia Quinn’s novels, released its Season 4 episodes split into two parts; the first half arrived in January and the second half, including the finale that carried the dedication, arrived in late February. The season’s central storyline focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, and household maid Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha. Earlier seasons spotlighted different Bridgerton siblings: Daphne (played by Phoebe Dynevor) led series one, Anthony (played by Jonathan Bailey) led series two, and Colin (played by Luke Newton) and Francesca (played by Hannah Dodd) shared the spotlight in series three. The show first arrived on the series’ streaming platform in December 2020 and helped raise the profiles of its early leads.

The closing tribute in the Season 4 finale serves as a public acknowledgement of two crew members whose technical skill and daily work supported the show’s look and logistics. The production’s on-screen dedication and the active fundraiser for Braimbridge’s daughters make clear the cast and crew’s effort to honor their colleagues’ contributions and to offer support in the wake of recent losses.