Stewart McLean, who appeared in Virgin River, has reportedly been found dead after previously being reported missing, as authorities continue a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
As reported by PEOPLE, Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced in a Friday, May 22 media release that McLean's remains were located in the Lions Bay area.
The 45-year-old actor was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay, British Columbia, on Friday.
On Monday, May 18. the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Squamish RCMP) received a missing person report for McLean.
"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,” IHIT Cpl. Esther Tupper said in a press statement.
“We are pursuing all available leads as we work to find answers for the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. McLean," his statement continued.
Authorities said officers and supporting agencies had been working to locate McLean from the start of the missing persons case.
The statement considered that McLean's disappearance is "an isolated incident."
The police department's latest update comes one day after they announced that McLean was believed to be the victim of a homicide.
McLean was known for his appearances on Virgin River, Murder in a Small Town, Happy Face, and Arrow.
