Stewart “Stew” McLean was best known for appearing in Virgin River before his disappearance and death made headlines in May 2026.
On May 18, 2026, McLean was reported missing to the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after last being seen at his Lions Bay, British Columbia home three days prior.
Three days after McLean’s disappearance was being investigated as a missing person’s case, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team stepped in to assist with the search. The police’s running theory is that McLean could potentially be a murder victim.
On May 22, Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced via a press release that McLean’s stays had been present in the Lions Bay area.
The authorities have yet to disclose if there are any suspects within the case or theories about what can have happened to McLean.
Keep scrolling for all the things to find out about McLean following his death:
Who Did Stewart McLean Play in ‘Virgin River’?
Virgin River was McLean’s last project before his disappearance. The actor played a barfly on season 7 of the Netflix drama, which premiered in March 2026. In line with McLean’s IMDB page, he appeared in a single episode.
What Other Acting Roles Has Stewart McLean Had?
McLean made his acting debut in an uncredited role in the coed film Snow Falcon. He has appeared in multiple shows including Supernatural, Arrow, Blue Steele, Travelers, Beyond, The 100, Siren, Murder in a Small Town and more. He also starred within the series Cloud Van Tales, which aired from 2019 to 2020.
Along with appearing in several TV series, McLean was best known for his work on short movies. He had roles in 2015’s Buddy Cops, 2016’s Detective Williams, 2017’s Uniforms, 2018’s Return to Sender and more.
Has Stewart McLean Received Any Awards?
McLean was recognized alongside the remainder of the solid of the 2017 short film Uniforms. They received a nomination for Best Ensemble on the Houston Comedy Film Festival on the time.
What Happened to Stewart McLean?
The Squamish RCMP began looking into McLean’s disappearance on May 18, 2026. The next day, the police asked for public assistance in locating the actor because the Lions Bays Search and Rescue led the initial search. Two days later, it was revealed that authorities were theorizing McLean could possibly be a homicide victim.
“On May 20, IHIT deployed and assumed conduct of the investigation. Squamish RCMP continues to work closely with IHIT and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance the investigation,” the press release read. “Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to consider Mr. McLean was a victim of homicide.”
When was Stewart McLean found dead?
Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced via a press release on May 22 that McLean had been found dead in Lions Bay following his disappearance.
His death was also confirmed by Lucas Talent Inc. talent agent, Jodi Caplan, who shared a tribute via Facebook the identical day.
“It’s with great sadness that we are saying goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean,” the statement read. “I used to be fortunate to have worked with Stew for greater than 10 years.”
The statement continued: “He was all the time such a pleasure to take care of — dedicated, skilled, eager, and endlessly funny. Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew’s family and with our agency, and each message says the identical thing: what a really great guy he was, and the way deeply he shall be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo”
Law enforcement is asking that anyone with information regarding McLean’s disappearance or the investigation call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp–grc.gc.ca.