Is Tommy Shelby terminally ill?

Tommy was diagnosed with terminal tuberculoma earlier in the season, and in light of this, he tied up all loose ends with his family, naming his illegitimate son as his successor. Following a series of revelations, Tommy discovered that his diagnosis was a ruse, setting the stage for the show's final moments.
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What is Tommy Shelby dying from?

BBC Peaky Blinders character Tommy Shelby is dying of tuberculoma. His private doctor revealed the devastating news last week on the show. Tommy has been suffering blackouts for weeks. And after ignoring a letter from his private doctor, the medical professional - played by Aneurin Barnard - turned up at Shelby Manor.
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Is Tommy Shelby really ill?

Tuberculosis was the illness his daughter died from, which was likely to have caused the tumour, according to his personal doctor. The doctor told him he had up to 18 months to live and was going to need the help and support of those who 'love him very, very much' as his condition deteriorates.
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Does Tommy Shelby have cancer?

Peaky Blinders fans are devastated as gangster is dealt ANOTHER blow days after the death of his daughter. Devastated Peaky Blinders fans are predicting the death of Tommy Shelby after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in last night's episode.
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Is Tommy dying Peaky Blinders?

So, after all that fretting and hallucinating, Tommy Shelby didn't die in the Peaky Blinders finale. He's ready to go and sort out the Nazis in the Peaky Blinders film. But sadly, he won't be joined by a fair few people who couldn't quite make it to the end of season six.
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Who dies in Peaky Blinders finale?

Tommy later shoots Michael in the eye, killing him instantly – which fulfilled Polly Grays's (Helen McCrory) prophecy that there will be a war between the cousins and one of them will die.
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Why was Tommy Shelby having a fit?

In episode 4 of the season, Doctor Holford (Aneurin Barnard) informs Tommy that he is suffering from Tuberculoma, a tumor in the brain that is caused by tuberculosis, the same disease that killed his daughter Ruby.
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Does Thomas Shelby have a brain tumor?

The Tumour

Alas, the tests did reveal a growth in his brain stem that the doctor explains is called Tuberculoma.
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Does Tommy Shelby have a brain tumour?

He had tuberculoma in his brain stem, a growth caused by the same bacteria as the lung disease, doubtless picked up from daughter Ruby (Orla McDonagh). It wasn't infectious but it was inoperable. The symptoms (seizures, dissociation, hallucinations, sharp cheekbones – I may have added the last one) chimed with Tommy's.
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What disease does Ruby Shelby have?

Here's How Ruby Dies in Peaky Blinders

In the latest episode, Tommy and Lizzie take Ruby to the hospital, where doctors confirm that their daughter has Consumption, also known as Tuberculosis. At first, Ruby's one lung was infected; however, the infection spreads quickly to both the lungs.
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Does Tommy Shelby have tuberculosis?

Following the X-Rays he was forced to take at the sanatorium where Ruby was treated and died, Tommy also gets a diagnosis. His lungs are clear of tuberculosis, but he has developed a tuberculoma.
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What does Tommy Shelby suffer from?

Shelby is a veteran of World War I and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his experiences during the war; something that is a recurring theme throughout the series.
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What did they cut out of Tommy Shelby's mouth?

However, Thomas is set upon by Sabini and his thugs, who slice the inside of Thomas's mouth with the sharp end of a razor, while his sister Ada is also accosted. Thomas is only saved by the reappearance of Chester Campbell.
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Who kills Thomas Shelby?

He discovers Grace's betrayal, and faces Billy Kimber alone in front of The Garrison Pub with his gang of Peaky Blinders and their machine gun and rifles. Billy Kimber manages to shoot Thomas in the chest, but Thomas is able to shoot him in the head, killing him instantly and ending the short war between the two gangs.
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What sickness does Tommy Shelby have in season 4?

The Shelbys celebrated the end of the vendetta at Tommy's countryside estate, and Tommy announced he would be retiring from the business – but not before confronting Alfie about his betrayal. Alfie then revealed that he knew Tommy would track him down and kill him – and that he had cancer.
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Who set Tommy's caravan on fire?

As the clock struck 11 for Armistice hour, Tommy spared Holford's life. “Peace at last,” he murmured. His caravan was set ablaze by Holford's manservant. He'd be assumed dead and could make a fresh start.
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Why did Michael betray Tommy?

The Americans didn't want to deal with “an old-fashioned, back-street razor gang”, said Michael. They wanted the next generation. Tommy rejected the proposal and fired Michael, leaving Gina and Michael to “the second option”, which was stage the coup anyway, against Tommy's will.
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What happened to Thomas Shelby in the end?

What happened to Tommy Shelby? Tommy Shelby survives the final episode, setting him up perfectly for a leading role in the film adaptation. Steven Knight revealed plans for a Peaky Blinders film in 2021, which will be shot, of course, in Birmingham.
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Does Tommy Shelby cheat Lizzie?

Following season 5's shocking failed assassination attempt, things remain tense with fascist politician Oswald Mosley (Sam Claflin) and his partner Diana Mitford (Amber Anderson) on the scene, and Tommy has betrayed Lizzie by sleeping with Diana.
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Why does Tommy say in the bleak midwinter?

When John died, Tommy reminded Arthur about that day in France and encouraged him not to grieve the loss of John, as he had died that day at the Battle of the Somme. The quote “In the Bleak Midwinter” symbolises their second chance at life coming to an end.
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What did Sabini do to Tommy?

Series 2 · 1922. During Episode 2.1, Sabini and his men slice the inside of Thomas Shelby's cheek and brutally beat him for attacking his Eden Club. They plan to kill Thomas, but are interrupted by Inspector Campbell.
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Why does Tommy Shelby rub his cigarette?

Murphy explained to BBC that he rolls the cigarette filter in such a way, so that it doesn't stick. He said: “That comes from the fact that the cigarettes, we cut the filter off or do we leave the filter on I cannot recall, but anyway if you don't rub them across your lips initially, they will stick.
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What is Tommy Shelby's illness season 6?

Tommy was diagnosed with terminal tuberculoma earlier in the season, and in light of this, he tied up all loose ends with his family, naming his illegitimate son as his successor. Following a series of revelations, Tommy discovered that his diagnosis was a ruse, setting the stage for the show's final moments.
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Why does Tommy Shelby keep coughing?

Tommy never backed away from smoking in the previous seasons, and he didn't either in season 5, but the subtly ever-present cough may be a hint that Tommy Shelby will die of a lung-related illness.
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What was Tommy Shelby's daughter saying?

Peaky Blinders returned with a bang last week as viewers saw Tommy Shelby set off to North America. However, the final scene left many viewers rather puzzled. Lizzie told Tommy their daughter, Ruby, had a fever dream and was repeating several Romani words - 'Tickna mora o'beng'.
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