Actor in hit Netflix series found dead a week after being reported missing

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23 May 2026 • 9:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Actor in hit Netflix series found dead a week after being reported missing

  • The remains of Canadian actor Stewart McLean, 45, were discovered in the Lions Bay area of British Columbia, with his death now being investigated as a homicide.
  • McLean, known for his recent appearance in the Netflix series Virgin River and other TV shows like Arrow and Supernatural, had been missing since May 15.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Squamish received a missing person report on May 18, subsequently transferring the case to Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on May 20.
  • IHIT is collecting and analyzing evidence, reviewing CCTV footage, and conducting interviews to establish a timeline of McLean's activities before his disappearance.
  • Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding McLean's death to contact the IHIT information line to assist with the ongoing investigation.

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