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Actor Stewart McLean Found Dead: Police Declare Homicide

5/25/2026

Summary

McLean Murdered

Police classified actor Stewart McLean’s death as homicide after his remains were recovered on May 22, 2026 in Lions Bay, BC.
McLean, 45, was reported missing after being seen at his Lions Bay home on May 15, 2026.
RCMP opened a missing-persons case on May 18, 2026 and moved it to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on May 20, 2026.
Police are reviewing CCTV, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to map McLean’s activities before May 15, 2026.

Summary

McLean Dies

The agency released a tribute statement to Page Six on May 24, 2026 announcing actor McLean’s death.
The spokesperson said McLean had been represented for over a decade, was a well-respected Vancouver film-television actor, and also starred in Murder in a Small Town.
Industry colleagues described his loss as shocking to the local entertainment world and expressed sympathy for his family and friends.

Summary

McLean Autopsy

The BC Coroners Service is conducting an autopsy to determine McLean’s cause of death.
Police have publicized a tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) and the email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for information.
Investigators described the homicide as an isolated incident and noted McLean’s Edmonton birth and 30-plus television credits.
Squamish RCMP said they are very concerned for Stewart’s health and well-being while seeking his whereabouts.

History

Historical Context

Since the Royal Canadian Mounted Police established the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team to centralize murder probes in the Lower Mainland, Abbotsford and New Westminster, BC has depended on joint units for cross-jurisdictional crimes. The 2026 homicide of actor Stewart McLean in Lions Bay follows this model, with RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and Vancouver agencies sharing resources to speed evidence collection and aid families.

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McLean Murdered

Police classified actor Stewart McLean’s death as homicide after his remains were recovered on May 22, 2026 in Lions Bay, BC.
McLean, 45, was reported missing after being seen at his Lions Bay home on May 15, 2026.
RCMP opened a missing-persons case on May 18, 2026 and moved it to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on May 20, 2026.
Police are reviewing CCTV, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to map McLean’s activities before May 15, 2026.

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