Missing “Virgin River” actor Stewart McLean found dead at 45 amid homicide investigation

Key Points

• Canadian actor Stewart McLean’s remains have been located, authorities announced Friday.

• McLean had been reported missing May 18, three days after he was last seen at his home in Lions Bay, British Columbia.

• McLean’s screen credits included Virgin River, Arrow, and The Irrational.

Stewart McLean, the Canadian actor known for his work on such TV series as Virgin River, Arrow, and The Irrational, has been found dead at 45 a week after going missing.

Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Friday that McLean’s remains had been located in the Lions Bay area of British Columbia, according to PEOPLE.

McLean had been reported missing May 18, three days after he was last seen at his home in Lions Bay. Seeking help from the public, the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they were “very concerned for Stewart’s health and well-being.”

Stewart McLean on ‘Virgin River’
Credit: Netflix

On Thursday, authorities announced that McLean’s case was being treated as a homicide investigation. “Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe Mr. McLean was victim of homicide,” they said in a statement. IHIT assumed conduct of the investigation Wednesday.

IHIT Cpl. Esther Tupper subsequently said in a press statement, “As the investigation continues to unfold, homicide investigators are working to collect and analyze evidence, review CCTV footage and conduct interviews to build a timeline of Mr. McLean’s activities prior to May 15, 2026. Tupper added, “We are pursuing all available leads as we work to find answers for the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. McLean.”

Earlier Friday, in a heartfelt Facebook post, McLean’s talent agency remembered him as “dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny,” as well as “a truly great guy.”

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