Here are the latest updates I can share based on recent reporting:
- Stewart McLean, known for his work on Virgin River, has been found dead in Lions Bay, British Columbia, and police have opened a homicide investigation. Authorities say the disappearance is being treated as an isolated incident but have indicated strong suspicions of homicide as the investigation progresses.
- Canadian outlets and international outlets are reporting that IHIT (Integrated Homicide Investigation Team) is handling the case, with RCMP/Lions Bay authorities providing updates and notes that investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to establish a timeline leading up to his disappearance.
- Tributes and statements from colleagues confirm his death and reflect on his professionalism and warmth. The actor had recently appeared in a Virgin River episode prior to his disappearance.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent, location-specific updates (including any official press releases or statements) and summarize them in a timeline. I can also provide a brief explainer of the agencies involved (RCMP Squamish, IHIT) and what a homicide investigation typically entails in this context.