When Calls the Heart Star Nathaniel "Nate" Pelletier Dies at 53
The Hallmark community is mourning a tragic loss.
Nathaniel "Nate" Pelletier, who played the recurring role of a taxi driver on the Hallmark Channel series When Calls The Heart, died on April 11 in his home in Langley, B.C., according to an online obituary. He was 53.
The actor passed away “suddenly” while at his residence alone, per the obit.
"He was only with us 53 short years but he touched many lives with his generosity and extraordinary work ethic," the obituary read. "He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed and most times, before it was asked of him. He was charismatic and loved to meet new people, greeting them with his big smile and a warm hearty hand shake."
Pelletier is survived by his daughter, Myhrsades, who was described as his "greatest love."
"Nathaniel's greatest love was his daughter Myhrsades (Murray) Jones of whom he was so proud," the obituary continued. "He loved to gift her with concert tickets to experience her favourite band or book travel tickets somewhere special. He was very proud of his world traveller."
And the performer—who in addition to playing a role on screen, worked as a transport department employee and "enjoyed working on set in different roles”— shared a deep connection to his coworkers as well. In fact, following his passing, his costar Martin Cummins—who stars as Henry Gowen on When Calls the Heart—detailed their special relationship in a sweet tribute.
"I have spent more hours at work sitting in the blue room, in silence or in conversation with Gord and Nate than I have standing on tape with the camera rolling,” he wrote on his Instagram May 3, alongside photos of behind-the-scenes. “Gord has always felt like a father figure to me, and Nate and I were his boys running around the town, hanging out in the woods and talking s—t.”
Reflecting on how "life is constantly changing,” Cummins added, “Things are never the same. The Valley will not be the same without Nathaniel Pelletier. He was a gentle soul and it was my honor to call him friend."
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