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09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Calls the Heart Cast Pay Tribute To Nathaniel Pelletier
Last Updated: When Calls the Heart actor Nathaniel Pelletier passed away suddenly on April 11, at the age of 53. Nathaniel 'Nate" Pelletier, known for his incredible performance as a taxi driver for Hallmark Channel series When Calls The Heart, passed away last month. According to a notice by his family, the actor died on April 11 at his home in Langley, British Columbia. He was 53 years old. His obituary, published in Ever Loved, read, "He was charismatic and loved to meet new people, greeting them with his big smile and a warm, hearty handshake." Pelletier's sudden passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from cast and crew. The official Instagram account for the series When Calls the Heart shared a heartfelt tribute to Pelletier on May 3. The post read, 'The When Calls the Heart family is mourning the loss of a beloved family member." The team added, '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." Martin Cummins, who plays Henry Gowen in the series, shared heartfelt memories on Instagram, reflecting on their time together on set and describing Pelletier as a 'gentle soul" and a dear friend. He wrote, '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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martin Cummins (@martincummins_) Production manager Mike Magnusson noted that Pelletier 'leaves a void of spirit we will not be able to replace." Born on October 15, 1971, in Toronto, Ontario, Pelletier became a cherished member of the When Calls the Heart family. He appeared in several episodes from seasons 9 through 11, portraying an uncredited taxi driver, and also served in the show's transportation department from 2022 to 2024. Beyond his professional life, Pelletier was deeply devoted to his daughter, Myhrsades (Murray) Jones, whom he often surprised with concert tickets and travel experiences. He was also passionate about cooking, poetry, and hosting gatherings for friends and family. Pelletier is survived by his daughter, parents, siblings, nephew, and godmother. Instead of flowers, the family has asked fans and loved ones to consider making donations to Joshua House, a Christian supportive home in British Columbia that aids men in recovering from substance abuse and addiction. First Published:
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
When Calls The Heart star dies 'suddenly at home' at the age of 53
Nathaniel 'Nate' Pelletier of Hallmark's hit TV series When Calls The Heart - which stars Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner - tragically passed away suddenly last month at the age of 53. The star - who appeared as a taxi driver in multiple episodes of the show - died at home. But he was best known as a member of the show's transportation department and was responsible for caring for and driving the show's old-fashioned vehicles. He passed away on April 11, in his home in Langley, British Columbia, per his obituary. Martin Cummins, who plays Henry Gowen in the show, shared an emotional tribute to his co-worker and friend. '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,' he began. '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,' he continued. '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.' The series' production manager Mike Magnusson also shared a touching tribute. '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.' The official Instagram account for When Calls the Hear also shared a tribute. '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.' Season 12 of the show finished airing earlier in 2025. It has officially been renewed for Season 13, but the cast has yet to return to filming for the new season which will hit tv screens sometime in 2026. Nate's obituary attempted to convey his whole life in a paragraph, pointing out that he was especially proud of his daughter, Myhrsades. 'He passed away suddenly on April 11, 2025 alone at home in Langley BC. He was only with us 53 short years but he touched many lives with his generosity and extraordinary work ethic. 'He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed and most times, before it was asked of him. He was charismatic and loved to meet new people, greeting them with his big smile and a warm hearty hand shake,' the obituary continued. 'Nathaniel's greatest love was his daughter Myhrsades (Murray) Jones of whom he was so proud. He loved to gift her with concert tickets to experience her favourite band or book travel tickets somewhere special. The obituary went on to share that he and his daughter shared a love of music. '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).' It expressed how much he enjoyed working on set in different roles before going on to reveal that Nate ' loved to cook and bake cookies and bars, entertain his friends and family and wrote many poems in his ever so recognizable hand writing.' It concluded: 'His door was always open to all, young and old and I have often seen him giving a hug over his balcony rail.'
