Tony Cooper and Nicholas Braimbridge Honored in 'Bridgerton' Season 4 Finale Tribute (tony cooper named in dedication)
The Season 4 finale of Bridgerton closes with a dedication that names both Nicholas Braimbridge and tony cooper, and the brief credit card has prompted viewers to ask who the two crew members were and why they were honored. The message appears in the program’s final credits and was shown before the episode’s post-credits scene.
How the finale presented the dedication
The closing credit sequence carries a dedication that reads, “In Loving Memory of Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper. ” That message appears at the end of the final episode and also popped up ahead of the season’s post-credits scene in the finale, making the tribute visible to viewers who stayed through the credits.
Nicholas Braimbridge’s work on Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte
Nicholas Braimbridge worked as a scenic artist on Bridgerton and on the spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. He was responsible for various finishes on the grand interiors showcased across the franchise, serving as an expert faux finisher on marbling and wood grain effects that helped craft the shows’ signature interiors.
Alison Gartshore’s fundraiser and tribute to Braimbridge
Production designer Alison Gartshore created a GoFundMe in his honor to help support Braimbridge’s family after the tragedy in May 2025. Gartshore has described the fundraising page as a way to support his daughters and the page remains active. The campaign was set up specifically to assist Braimbridge’s family following his death.
Alison Gartshore’s recollection of Braimbridge and family loss
Gartshore wrote that Nick Braimbridge was a hugely talented scenic artist who very sadly passed away, and she emphasized his skill as an expert faux finisher known for exquisite marbling and wood grain finishes. She said his knowledge was built up over years working with very top-end interior designers and, latterly, within the film and TV industries.
Gartshore recalled working closely with Braimbridge and called him an integral part of the art department team, describing him as a delightful, charming and funny man — “a true gent. ” She wrote that everyone who met him loved him and that the team were very upset by his passing. Gartshore added that, very tragically, Nick lost his wife to cancer just before Christmas this year, and that he has now also passed away, leaving behind two daughters, Flora and Amelia, who are both still teenagers. The fundraising effort is intended to support those daughters.
Tony Cooper’s role as a unit driver and his credits
Tony Cooper served as a unit driver, transporting cast, crew, equipment and more around the set to various filming locations. He also drove on the Queen Charlotte spinoff. His other credits as a cast driver include The Crown, The Batman, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Black Widow, the Mission: Impossible franchise and the Downton Abbey movies, among others.
Details about tony cooper’s passing — including timing and cause — have not been publicly shared.
Timing of the tribute and the season’s release
The tribute appeared as viewers were watching the finale for the season that reached its full release when the second batch of episodes hit a streaming service on February 26. With the entire fourth season now available following that release, the dedication in the final episode’s credits has been widely noticed and discussed by viewers who watched through to the post-credits scene.
