Virgin River actor Stewart McLean has been found dead after he vanished from his home earlier this month. The 45-year-old star's remains were found in Lions Bay, Canada, a week after he was last seen at his home.
Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said in a press statement: "As the investigation continues to unfold, homicide investigators are working to collect and analyse evidence, review CCTV footage and conduct interviews to build a timeline of Mr McLean's activities prior to May 15, 2026.”
The statement continued: “We are pursuing all available leads as we work to find answers for the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. McLean."
The media release also said the authorities had been working to find the actor "from the onset of the missing persons investigation" and have reason to believe his disappearacne is an "isolated incident".
Stewart's passing was confirmed by Lucas Talent in a statement on Facebook penned by his agent, Jodi Caplan.
It read: "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean. I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years. He was always such a pleasure to deal with - dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny.
"Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew's family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo."
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