Canadian actor Stewart McLean, who appeared in the popular series "Virgin River," was recently reported missing, but shocking news has emerged a week later. Canadian police have confirmed that his body was found in the Lions Bay community of British Columbia, at the age of 45. In a startling development, police had just revealed the day before that McLean was suspected to be involved in a homicide case, which is still under investigation.
According to a statement released by the Canadian homicide investigation team, McLean was last seen on the 15th of this month near his residence in Lions Bay, British Columbia. Afterward, he was not seen again. The Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Squamish RCMP) received a missing person report on the 18th and immediately launched a search operation.
Police stated that as the investigation deepens, homicide detectives are actively gathering related evidence, including reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing relevant individuals, and attempting to reconstruct McLean’s timeline prior to his disappearance, hoping to quickly uncover the truth and provide closure to his family and friends. Police indicated that the case is currently being treated as an “isolated incident,” but the exact cause of death and other details have not yet been disclosed. Just one day before the body was discovered, police had announced to the public that McLean might be the victim of a homicide.
McLean's management company, Lucas Talent Inc., also confirmed the news of his death via social media. The agent wrote in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Stew. I have been fortunate to work with him for over 10 years." They described him as dedicated, professional, and full of humor. “Many casting directors have proactively contacted us to express their condolences to his family and our company, all saying he truly was a wonderful person.”
McLean's management company, Lucas Talent Inc., also confirmed the news of his death via social media. The agent wrote in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Stew. I have been fortunate to work with him for over 10 years." They described him as dedicated, professional, and full of humor. “Many casting directors have proactively contacted us to express their condolences to his family and our company, all saying he truly was a wonderful person.”
McLean participated in many well-known film and television productions. Besides "Virgin River," he also appeared in "Murder in a Small Town," "Happy Face," and others, earning considerable popularity in the industry. His sudden passing has left countless fans in deep sorrow and regret.