What is Tommy Shelby dying from?

Duke isn't the only surprise Tommy receives in 'Sapphire'. 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
tuberculoma
A tuberculoma is a clinical manifestation of tuberculosis which conglomerates tubercles into a firm lump, and so can mimic cancer tumors of many types in medical imaging studies. Since these are evolutions of primary complex, the tuberculomas may contain within caseum or calcifications.
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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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Does Tommy Shelby have a tumor?

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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Does Thomas Shelby have tuberculosis?

Alas, the tests did reveal a growth in his brain stem that the doctor explains is called Tuberculoma. It is linked to tuberculosis but it is not infectious: this sure sounds like good news! While Tommy won't be passing this onto his loved ones, the precarious positioning of this benign tumour means it is inoperable.
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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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What caused Tommy's seizures?

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 did they cut out of Thomas 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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What was Thomas Shelby illness?

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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What sickness does Tommy Shelby have?

Duke isn't the only surprise Tommy receives in 'Sapphire'. 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 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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What disease does Tommy Shelby have in 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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Who kills Tommy 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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Did Finn betray Tommy?

The final straw was Finn turning his back on them all, and trying to shoot Duke. A member of the family. He betrayed them." While fans agreed that Finn certainly needed to face repercussions for his betrayal of the family, many agreed that his punishment was a little too harsh.
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Why is Peaky Blinders ending?

Originally, Peaky Blinders was supposed to finish with season 7, but creator Steven Knight brought the ending forward following delays due to Covid and the death of Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray.
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How old is Tommy Shelby?

Tommy was born in 1890 and so at the beginning of series five, the gangster is 39-years-old.
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Do they drink real alcohol on Peaky Blinders?

The whiskey that is drunk in Peaky Blinders is the Gallglennie Whiskey. However, this whiskey does not really exist but it was invented by the makers of the series. By the way, the actors do not drink real whiskey during the filming. Instead of whiskey they use tea.
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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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Is Tommy Shelby having seizures?

Tommy's Prussian soldier visions are intertwined with his seizures in season 6. Tommy might be suffering from a serious illness, just like Ruby.
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Can PTSD cause seizures?

Yes, PTSD can cause people to have seizures. If you or someone you know has served in the military and experienced traumatic events you may have seizure symptoms. There are two possible causes of PTSD seizures: Epilepsy and PTSD.
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Does Tommy have a seizure?

Tommy Shelby has a fit. The evening the Shelby family returned to their home when Ruby is given the all-clear by the doctor, Tommy had a seizure. Lizzie woke from her sleep when she heard a glass smashing on the floor.
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Who burned Tommy's caravan?

But spine-tingling all the same. 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.
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Is Finn John Shelby's son?

Finn Shelby is the youngest son of Arthur and Mrs. Shelby, youngest brother of Arthur, Thomas, John and Ada Shelby, as well as being the husband of Mary Shelby.
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Why is Finn not a Shelby?

Instead of sending Finn to Liverpool, she sends Isiah and Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson), who is barely capable of standing up. This suggests that Finn has been absent from season 6 because he is no longer trusted to act in the Shelby company.
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What happens to Thomas Shelby at 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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