Virgin River Actor Callum Kerr’s Parents’ Cause of Death Revealed After Being Found Dead at Home

Days after Virgin River actor Callum Kerr’s parents were found dead in their southern France home, prosecutors shared insight into what caused Dawn Searle and Andrew Searle’s sudden deaths.

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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.”

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.”

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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.”

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