The death of British couple Dawn and Andrew Searle at their home in France has left family, friends, and the local community in shock, the couple had created their peaceful lives in the rural village

Callum Kerr shared the devastating news on Instagram with a joint statement from him and his family as authorities in France continue to investigate the shocking deaths of his mother and stepfather at their home.

Scottish actor Callum Kerr issued a statement Sunday following the death of his mother and stepfather in France.

"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.

Scottish actor Callum Kerr has issued a statement following the shock death of his mother alongside her husband in France. UK media previously reported that the bodies of retired fraud investigator Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered Thursday at their home near Villefranche-de-Rouergue in south-west France.

Netflix Scottish actor Callum Kerr said he is grieving a "tragic loss" after his mother and her partner were found dead at their home in France. "At this time, Callum Kerr, Amanda Kerr, Tom Searle & Ella Searle are grieving the tragic loss of their mother and father,