3amCelebrity NewsCanadian star Stewart McLean, who appeared in Netflix's Virgin River, has been found dead09:11, 23 May 2026Updated 09:11, 23 May 2026Virgin River actor Stewart McLean's remains were found on Friday, a week after he was reported missing.‌McLean, 45, also known for his roles in TV shows Supernatural and Arrow, was last seen on May 15 at his home in Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada.‌Following the discovery of new evidence, the actor's disappearance has turned into a homicide investigation.‌As news of the murder investigation broke, McLean's sister Kat wrote, "It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our dear younger brother, Stew. He was genuine, honest, caring, and funny as heck. We will miss him incredibly."‌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."His manager shared: "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean. I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years."He was always such a pleasure to deal with - dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny! Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew’s family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo"Article continues belowAt the time of his disappearance, authorities said they were 'very concerned for Stewart's health and well-being.' The actor's recent TV appearance was in a 2026 episode of the Netflix drama Virgin River, in which he played Barfly.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌