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‘Virgin River’ star’s mother and stepfather ‘died violent deaths’ in South of France: report
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"Virgin River" and "Hollyoaks" star Callum Kerr announced he and his family are grieving the loss of his mother and stepfather after reports came out they had died "violent deaths" at their home in France.
A statement posted on Kerr's Instagram read, "At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle."
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The statement continued, "No family member is available for media interviews or comments. We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. We will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding."