In a statement posted on social media, Garbutt said that in “the last month or so I have been having quite a bit of pain in my back and hip”.
“My cancer team admitted me the other day for observations and to do a few scans,” he said.
“Unfortunately the scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last stages of my life.
“I’m putting this out there as it is really difficult to tell people individually and I hope now it’s in the open then I can enjoy the time with my amazing family and friends.”
He said that since being diagnosed four years ago, he had “achieved so many of my life goals – 30 episodes in a TV show, being the lead in a movie (that should be out soon), buying my own house, marrying my best friend and becoming a father to the most incredible baby girl who never fails to make me smile”.
Garbutt thanked all those people that “have reached out over the years and supported me and my family”.
“If anyone wants to meet up for a pint, coffee or general bit of craic, please reach out and we can try and make it work,” he added.
