‘Virgin River’ actor Stuart McLean’s final moments are under scrutiny following his death, which is now being treated as a homicide. His last known communication was a text message about an upcoming photo shoot, sent before his disappearance. Authorities discovered his remains after a missing person investigation escalated, leaving friends and colleagues searching for justice.
Trigger Warning: This article contains shocking details of murder and violence, which may upset some readers.Virgin River star Stuart McLean died on May 22. So far, the cause of his death has not been revealed, as the case is being treated as a murder investigation.
Amid the ongoing investigation, the last text message he shared just before his death was revealed.
What is Stuart McLean’s last text message?
The Daily Mail reported that the last message McLean sent was to his managing agent. It was revealed through Jeff Seymour, the actor’s close friend and acting coach, that he shared a message about an upcoming photo shoot on May 15 with his agent. Reportedly, this was also the last time the actor was seen alive.A statement from the report said that the actor left work on time that day at seven o’clock and returned home. She also added that “it was a very normal day.” After a 4-hour trip, he arrived home that night. [his] car [was] In the corridor. The last call came from his phone that evening, and then everything went dark.Seymour stated that his friend’s agent contacted him about McLean after he failed to show up for filming the next day.
He added: “When I heard he didn’t show up for it, I knew we were in serious trouble. Because, you know, the show must go on, and it was unheard of for any actor not to show up.”
Jeff Seymour remembers Stuart McLean
In the same interview, the acting coach remembered his dear friend, noting that he was a good person. He also added and spoke that such actions should not go unpunished, and that everyone who was involved in what happened should be brought to justice.He also shared: “Of course, I want to find this person, and get this person away, because this person has given up his right to walk around among us. From what I know, there’s nothing that Stew did in his last life that would piss someone off, and I feel like I know him very well. He’s a good guy, so I think he’s a disturbed person who did this, a desperate person.”
More about the Stuart McLean case
On May 18, after a three-day blackout from Maclean’s News, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued an official notice requesting the public’s help in finding the “Virgin River” star.
Following the release of the statement and search efforts, authorities issued another statement that the missing person case was now progressing to a possible homicide investigation.“Squamish RCMP began an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe that Mr. McLean was the victim of a homicide,” the statement said, according to a report from PEOPLE magazine.
A day later, on May 22, it was revealed to the public that the actor’s remains had been recovered from Lions Bay.So far, no details have been shared about the cause of his death, as the case is still under investigation. MacLean is best known for his work in films such as “Arrow,” “The 100,” and “Supernatural.” He was last seen on screen in the seventh episode of Virgin River.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing any form of abuse, please seek support. Contact a mental health professional, NGO, or trusted person. Several helplines are also available for assistance.
