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Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Virgin River 's Callum Kerr's Parents' Cause of Death Revealed
Originally appeared on E! Online More has come to light about the shocking deaths of Callum Kerr's parents. After the Virgin River actor's mother Dawn Searle and stepfather Andrew Searle were found dead at their home in Les Pesquies, south of the commune of Villefranche-de-Rouergue in France, prosecutors shared an update Feb. 11. Andrew had appeared to die by suicide, according to post-mortem examinations obtained by the BBC, while Dawn suffered "multiple blows to the head with a blunt and sharp-edged object." However, authorities in the city of Rodez—who are leading the investigation—have emphasized that the circumstances surrounding their Feb. 6 deaths are still unclear. "The investigation is ongoing," prosecutors noted in a statement to the BBC, "particularly to determine whether the tragedy resulted from a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party." After a search of the premises, officials confirmed that a box of jewelry was found nearby, but "no object or weapon capable of causing the injuries was found." More from E! Online Titanic Submersible: New Audio Recording Appears to Reveal Moment of Implosion Kylie Kelce Shares How She Learned Travis Kelce Was Dating Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Addresses Whether He'll Return to the Kansas City Chiefs After Super Bowl Loss Dawn, 56, was found with a "severe head wound" in front of the family's home, while Andrew, 62, was found inside with "no visible defensive wounds." E! News has reached out to French authorities for comment and has not heard back. As officials continue to put the pieces together about the tragic incident, public prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller told Sky News that the couple, who tied the knot in 2023, "died of violent deaths." Callum, who also starred in Hollyoaks for over 70 episodes from 2020 to 2021, shared a family statement about their unexpected passing. "At this time, Callum and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr)," the Feb. 8 message on Instagram read, "while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle." "No family member is available for media interviews or comments," the post continued. "We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. We will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding." For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Virgin River' star's mother and stepfather ‘died violent deaths' in South of France: report
"Virgin River" star Callum Kerr's family has suffered a terrible tragedy. The actor's mother, Dawn Searle, and stepfather, Andrew Searle, were found dead in their home in southern France last Thursday. A statement posted on Kerr's Instagram read, "At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle." Nicole Kidman Cries Onstage As She Dedicates Award To Late Mother At Palm Springs Film Festival The statement continued, "No family member is available for media interviews or comments. We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. We will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding." App Users Click Here To View Post Read On The Fox News App Kerr, who has also appeared on the British soap opera "Hollyoaks," walked his mom down the aisle at her wedding to Searle in 2023. He shared a post celebrating the wedding at the time, writing, "Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle. What a pleasure. I love you mum." App Users Click Here To View Post The Telegraph reported that the couple, both in their 60s, were discovered by a neighbor on Thursday. They had moved to the area from Scotland 10 years ago and were well-known and liked in the community. A public prosecutor for the area, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, told the outlet, "Both died violent deaths, but I can't establish that either was a homicide. All hypotheses are still being examined." No weapons were found on the property and post-mortem examinations are set for today. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Jean-Sebastien Orcibal, the mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, who married the couple, told The Telegraph the area had little crime, and the Searles were "kind and courteous." "These were people who were very well-known in the neighborhood. They were British but they really wanted to integrate into local life," he said. A spokesperson for the UK's Foreign Office told the BBC, "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities." Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter Andrew Searle had worked in financial fraud prevention, including looking into organized crime, before his retirement per the outlet, and Dawn had worked in project article source: 'Virgin River' star's mother and stepfather 'died violent deaths' in South of France: report
Fox News
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
‘Virgin River' star's mother and stepfather ‘died violent deaths' in South of France: report
"Virgin River" star Callum Kerr's family has suffered a terrible tragedy. The actor's mother, Dawn Searle, and stepfather, Andrew Searle, were found dead in their home in southern France last Thursday. A statement posted on Kerr's Instagram read, "At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle." The statement continued, "No family member is available for media interviews or comments. We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. We will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding." Kerr, who has also appeared on the British soap opera "Hollyoaks," walked his mom down the aisle at her wedding to Searle in 2023. He shared a post celebrating the wedding at the time, writing, "Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle. What a pleasure. I love you mum." The Telegraph reported that the couple, both in their 60s, were discovered by a neighbor on Thursday. They had moved to the area from Scotland 10 years ago and were well-known and liked in the community. A public prosecutor for the area, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, told the outlet, "Both died violent deaths, but I can't establish that either was a homicide. All hypotheses are still being examined." No weapons were found on the property and post-mortem examinations are set for today. Jean-Sebastien Orcibal, the mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, who married the couple, told The Telegraph the area had little crime, and the Searles were "kind and courteous." "These were people who were very well-known in the neighborhood. They were British but they really wanted to integrate into local life," he said. A spokesperson for the UK's Foreign Office told the BBC, "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities." Andrew Searle had worked in financial fraud prevention, including looking into organized crime, before his retirement per the outlet, and Dawn had worked in project management.
The Independent
10-02-2025
- The Independent
Death of British couple in south of France leaves town's residents ‘traumatised'
The sudden death of a British couple at their home in the south of France has left the town 'completely devastated and traumatised', a local has said. Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr, a married British couple aged in their 60s, were found dead at their home address in the hamlet of Les Pesquies in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron, in the early afternoon of February 6 by a neighbour who used to go on walks with them, local newspaper Midi Libre reported. A local woman and acquaintance of the couple, who wanted to remain anonymous, described them as 'exceptional people' who were well-known and loved in the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, where they had been living for about a decade, according to the newspaper. Just talking about it, I am crying and shaking. I want to throw up. It just hurts too much. People here are disgusted - especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father, a grandmother and a grandfather ... Local woman She told the PA news agency: 'We are devastated. The whole of Villefranche is shocked. There aren't even words for it, we are traumatised. 'They were people whom we loved, they were part of Villefranche, they were part of us. These people were exceptional.' The woman explained that the British couple used to prepare a meal for all their neighbours once a year, when 'everyone went to eat at theirs', adding that the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue was usually 'very quiet'. She said: 'Just talking about it, I am crying and shaking. I want to throw up. It just hurts too much. ' People here are disgusted – especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father, a grandmother and a grandfather … ' The woman added that the national police and the army appeared to 'be hard at work' as she described a heavy presence in the area around Les Pesquies. Neither the prosecutor in charge of the case, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, nor the police had yet confirmed whether the case was being investigated as a murder. It is understood Ms Kerr and Mr Searle were the mother and stepfather of actor and musician Callum Kerr, who played Pc George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, and appeared in Netflix's Virgin River, according to a statement published on Mr Kerr's social media accounts on February 8. The statement read: 'At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (nee Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle. 'No family member is available for media interviews or comments. 'We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. 'We will provide updates as appropriate.'
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Death of British couple in south of France leaves town's residents ‘traumatised'
The sudden death of a British couple at their home in the south of France has left the town 'completely devastated and traumatised', a local has said. Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr, a married British couple aged in their 60s, were found dead at their home address in the hamlet of Les Pesquies in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron, in the early afternoon of February 6 by a neighbour who used to go on walks with them, local newspaper Midi Libre reported. A local woman and acquaintance of the couple, who wanted to remain anonymous, described them as 'exceptional people' who were well-known and loved in the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, where they had been living for about a decade, according to the newspaper. She told the PA news agency: 'We are devastated. The whole of Villefranche is shocked. There aren't even words for it, we are traumatised. 'They were people whom we loved, they were part of Villefranche, they were part of us. These people were exceptional.' The woman explained that the British couple used to prepare a meal for all their neighbours once a year, when 'everyone went to eat at theirs', adding that the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue was usually 'very quiet'. She said: 'Just talking about it, I am crying and shaking. I want to throw up. It just hurts too much. 'People here are disgusted – especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father, a grandmother and a grandfather … ' The woman added that the national police and the army appeared to 'be hard at work' as she described a heavy presence in the area around Les Pesquies. Neither the prosecutor in charge of the case, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, nor the police had yet confirmed whether the case was being investigated as a murder. It is understood Ms Kerr and Mr Searle were the mother and stepfather of actor and musician Callum Kerr, who played Pc George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, and appeared in Netflix's Virgin River, according to a statement published on Mr Kerr's social media accounts on February 8. The statement read: 'At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (nee Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle. 'No family member is available for media interviews or comments. 'We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. 'We will provide updates as appropriate.'
