The actor addressed his followers on social media on Sunday expressing his family’s profound sorrow: "At this time, Callum Kerr, Amanda Kerr, Tom Searle and Ella Searle are grieving the tragic loss of their mother and father, Dawn and Andrew Searle.
Virgin River star Callum Kerr issues statement after tragic loss of mother and stepfather Virgin River actor Callum Kerr has pleaded for privacy amid the tragic news of his mother and her husband's shock deaths in France.
Deadline has verified that Dawn Searle was the mother of Callum Kerr, known to fans of the hit Netflix show as the young iteration of Mel Monroe's (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) dad, Everett Reid (John Allen Nelson).
Kerr is rumoured to be reprising his role in a prequel spin-off of Virgin River, with Jessica Rothe set to return as Mel's mum Sarah, although Netflix has yet to make an official announcement.
With autopsies on the deceased couple commencing today (10th February), fans are reaching out with profound support on Kerr's latest Instagram teaser for his upcoming country music single amidst this unfathomable sorrow.
