Two separate tragedies have struck the entertainment industry, with authorities investigating the death of one actor while confirming the passing of another.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Squamish have upgraded their investigation into missing television actor Stewart McLean to a homicide case. McLean, known for his work on the Netflix series 'Virgin River,' had previously been reported as a missing person. The RCMP stated they uncovered evidence indicating McLean was the victim of a homicide, though specific details about the evidence have not been disclosed.

Separately, actor Grizz Chapman, known for his role on NBC's '30 Rock,' has died at age 52. Chapman's death was confirmed Friday by both his longtime representative and a cousin. The cause of death has not been publicly announced.

Chapman appeared as a recurring character on '30 Rock,' the Emmy-winning comedy series that ran from 2006 to 2013. He worked alongside the show's stars including Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin throughout the series' seven-season run.

The McLean investigation represents a significant development in what began as a missing person case, while Chapman's death marks the loss of a recognizable face from one of television's acclaimed comedy series.