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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'When Calls the Heart' Cast Mourns Death of Beloved 'Family' Member
The cast of When Calls the Heart is mourning the death of their TV show family. Nathaniel 'Nate' Pelletier, who was part of the transportation department on the Hallmark Channel series, died on April 11 at the age of 53. Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 His obituary reflected his commitment to the series: "His second greatest love was his work and work-family (especially Gord, Trevor and Andrew-he fondly referred to as Pikachu) at "When Calls the Heart" filming location where he was fondly called Nate (N8). He was transport department employee/actor and he enjoyed working on set in different roles." Following the service on May 2, many cast members paid tribute to Nate, including Martin Cummins, who stars as Henry Gowen. In his heartfelt tribute, he recalled, "I just came back from a ride on the bike Gord and Nate put together for the girls and I'm taking shade in Mexico under the awning Nate helped me figure out in the woods near the old cabin," adding, "I have spent more hours at work sitting in the blue room, in silence or in conversation with Gord and Nate than I have standing on tape with the camera rolling. Gord has always felt like a father figure to me, and Nate and I were his boys running around the town, hanging out in the woods and talking s–t. Life is constantly changing. Things are never the same. The Valley will not be the same without Nathaniel Pelletier. He was a gentle soul and it was my honor to call him friend.'Pascale Hutton (who plays Rosemary LeVeaux Coulter) commented, "💔 he will be so missed." Production manager Mike Magnusson also took to social media with a tribute, reflecting on fond memories, writing, "We lost a member of our WCTH family, Nate Pelletier." "Nate was all heart, a true "Unicorn", smashing every 14 hour day with a wide smile & endless cheer for all. He "saw" people, and was always there with a kind word. He leaves a void of spirit we will not be able to replace. Nate you were one of a kind, and we loved you. You will be sorely missed my friend," he revealed. The official show Instagram account echoed Magnusson's post, adding, 'The When Calls the Heart family is mourning the loss of a beloved family member, Nathaniel 'Nate' Pelletier." "We know many #Hearties also had the privilege of meeting Nate at the Hearties Family Reunion. He loved interacting with the fans and he brought so much joy to the day…we're sending love to all who knew and loved him. He will be missed greatly," the post concluded, with many fans sending condolences in the comment section. The show's 12th season has officially concluded, but it has been renewed for Season 13, with an expected premiere date in 2026.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Finance Acquires BeeMee.Buzz, Launches Flashy Buzz to Power Music-Driven Financial Infrastructure
04/22/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the financial protocol stack for the cultural economy, today announced the acquisition of BeeMee, a music-first social platform designed around karaoke, remix culture, and self-expression. The acquisition marks Flashy's strategic expansion into the sound layer of digital culture and the official launch of Flashy Buzz, a new division dedicated to music-powered financial infrastructure. This development follows Flashy's recent acquisition of viral gaming ecosystem Funny Till You Die, where the company now powers decentralized financial tools across games, memes, and social platforms. 'We're not building a bank,' said Michael Gord, CEO of Flashy Finance. 'We're building a modern PayPal—for a world powered by games, memes, music, and culture.' Founded to reimagine karaoke as a social and viral experience, BeeMee allows users to sing, remix, and share musical content across dynamic fan-driven distribution networks. With the integration of Flashy's financial tools, BeeMee users will soon have access to: By embedding financial primitives into the core of music participation, Flashy aims to convert cultural engagement into liquid value. Flashy Buzz is the newly launched music-forward division of Flashy Finance. The division will focus on building and scaling: Flashy Buzz will collaborate with artists, remix communities, music DAOs, karaoke studios, and rhythm-based gaming projects to redefine how music can be monetized in the digital age. Flashy Finance is advancing a clear thesis: Games, content, social media, memes, sports, and music are the new verticals of retail finance. By embedding programmable finance into culture, Flashy is constructing the infrastructure needed to turn participation into ownership. With BeeMee and Flashy Buzz, Flashy is expanding its reach across culture and creator economies—transforming the internet's feed into a decentralized financial layer. 'This isn't just an acquisition,' Gord added. 'It's a declaration. The bank of the future will be built from the feed up.' About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance is a financial protocol stack designed for the cultural economy. Focused on creators, gamers, fans, and digital communities, Flashy transforms participation into equity through innovative tools that include programmable finance, memes, XP systems, and cultural rituals. About BeeMee BeeMee is a social music platform that reimagines karaoke as a viral, creator-first experience. Built for Gen Z self-expression, BeeMee combines native video tools, remixable audio tracks, and fan-driven distribution to turn every song into a social moment. By enabling participatory music experiences, BeeMee captures the vibe and voice of the next generation of digital creators. Media Contact Email: [email protected] Twitter: @flashyfinance
