Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean Found Dead
Canadian actor Stewart McLean has been found dead, prompting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to turn his missing person case into a homicide investigation. His remains were discovered in the Lions Bay area, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now involved. McLean was known for his roles in various television series, including Netflix's 'Virgin River.'
- ▪Stewart McLean was reported missing on May 18 and last seen at his home on May 15.
- ▪The RCMP initiated a homicide investigation after uncovering evidence suggesting McLean was a victim of foul play.
- ▪Lucas Talent, McLean's agency, expressed their sorrow and shared tributes from casting directors who remembered him fondly.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean Found Dead as Case Becomes a Homicide Investigation — TheWrap
- ▪ 'Virgin River' actor Stewart McLean's disappearance now a homicide investigation, police say — Fox News
- ▪ ‘Virgin River’ actor may have been murdered after going missing, investigators say — Page Six
- ▪ Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean May Have Been Murdered, Investigators Say After Uncovering Evidence — Variety
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Stewart McLean. Squamish RCMP Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Canadian actor Stewart McLean has been found dead after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced Thursday that his missing person case was turned into a homicide investigation. Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced on Friday that McLean’s remains were located in the Lions Bay area, per People. Lucas Talent, the Vancouver-based talent agency that represents the actor, shared a tribute in his honor on Facebook. “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean,” the post reads.
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