Season 14, which premiered on July 8, 2021, started with Ty's funeral. Graham only had praise for Dean Bennet, as his approach to producing and directing was something that inspired him. Well over 2000 people did and Im eternally grateful. He took it as a good sign when the director of the pilot episode, Dean Bennet, shook his hand after he was done with the second audition, as it had never happened to him before. Heartland: Ty died in season 14 (Image: CBC) Heartland: Graham Wardle as Ty (Image: CBC) After being bitten by a tick, he returns to Calgary where he is taken to hospital and cared for. Michael bought the rights and had a script written before pitching it to the network; CBS then ordered a pilot to be made. He was raised in New Westminister, near Vancouver with his five siblings. 'Heartland' Season 15: How Did Ty Die And How Did It Affect Others? Naturally, the viewers were devastated as the relationship between Ty and Amy was said to have been the true heart of Heartland. As Amy grieved over the loss of her husband so did the fans. His interest in art started when he was around 17, after his father brought home a camera. (David Brown/CBC) Wardle's absence from the set this year was deeply felt by. In the first episode of Season 14 of Heartland, Ty collapses and suddenly diesin front of Amy, her grandpa Jack (Shaun Johnson), and Lyndy. He paid attention to his emotions and reactions so that he could utilize them whenever a scene called for it. It debuted in Canada back in October of 2007 and has been on the air ever since. A post shared by Graham Wardle (@grahamwardle). [10] In 2020, Wardle left Heartland as it began its 14th season, stating "I felt in my heart it was time to move in a new direction. Graham Wardle - IMDb Wardle himself made the decision to leave Heartland, and as a result, Ty was killed off in the first episode of season 14 of Heartland. Created by Murray Shostak, the series first premiered on October 14, 2007, on CBC. He shared a spiritual experience that he had after ingesting weed gummy that had THC, a psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Graham Wardle is married to Allison Wardle. He revealed how tough it was to honor himself while honoring the character. He indicated that he had reached a crossroads in his career and that he wanted to take a chance and pursue new prospects. I actually have a close friend that was widowed and her journey was heartbreaking, but it was a real story, it was a real journey, Marshall told The Chronicle Journal. Posted by Graham Wardle onFriday, October 18, 2019. The two had powerful conversations regarding the nature of human life, and Ty admired him for his depth of wisdom.