New insider statements have emerged about the death of Virgin river actor Stewart McLean, who is believed to have been the victim of a murder after being found dead after several days missing.
A close friend of the actor, fellow performer Jeff Seymour, is the recent person to speak out about the issue, sharing disturbing details about the days leading up to McLean’s death.
In a chilling admission, Seymour said he immediately sensed something was wrong when McLean failed to show up for a scheduled film shoot, as McLean was extremely reliable and disciplined, making it highly unusual for him to miss work without notice.
“He was meticulous about everything and there was no chance of him messing up or going to sleep too late,” Seymour told the Canadian Press. “As soon as I heard he wasn’t coming on Saturday morning, I knew there were big problems.”
The friend, who had known McLean for eight years, said he last saw him in Los Angeles several weeks before the incident. Reflecting on the situation, he said the news of the suspected murder “doesn’t make any sense.”
“It just doesn’t make sense,” he said of the suspected murder. “He was incredibly situationally aware.”
He also described McLean as a “straight arrow” and said he was not involved in dangerous circles or engaged in risky behavior. “Everyone loved this guy, it wasn’t like he was involved in nefarious activities or, you know, running with some other crowd,” he said.
“I mean, he was a bit of a loner. He spent a lot of time reading and at his house in Squamish.”
Seymour also paid tribute to McLean on social media on Friday, recalling a recent trip along Mulholland Drive where McLean sang along to music from the 1960s and 1970s.
“The day before he returned to Vancouver, a few of us drove along Mulholland Drive, looking at the view as Stew sang along to songs from the 60s and 70s.” he wrote. “He seemed to know the lyrics to everything. You will be greatly missed, my friend. You were a good egg. I’m grateful to have had you in my life.”
McLean, 45, was first reported missing on May 18 after he was last seen at his Lions Bay home on May 15. Authorities later confirmed that his remains had been discovered in the same general area, although they have not publicly described the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police continue to investigate the case as it is suspected murder.
