Chris Hyndman of CBC's Steven and Chris found dead
Christopher Hyndman, host of CBC's Steven and Chris, was found dead in Toronto on August 3.
Police confirmed the body of the 49-year-old star was found in an alleyway near Queen Street and Broadview Avenue in Toronto's east end.
The location was near where he lived with his on-screen cohost and husband Steven Sabados.
Toronto police stated that "out of privacy, the Toronto police will not discuss any matter unless there's a criminal element pertaining to a specific person."
The investigation remains open.
Hyndman was born in Ottawa but raised in Newfoundland.
Prior to Steven and Chris, the duo starred on several HGTV series, including Designer Guys, Design Rivals, and the makeover show So Chic with Steven and Chris. The couple also launched a home décor line.
The Steven and Chris show, which covered everything from style and cooking to various events, has been pulled from the CBC schedule.
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Meanwhile, Canadian celebrities and public figures expressed their sadness about the news on social media.
https://twitter.com/Jeanne_Beker/status/628627039214534656
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https://twitter.com/sookyinlee/status/628622199247781888
https://twitter.com/Vijs_restaurant/status/628613706369249280
https://twitter.com/Tanya_Kim/status/628617946429063168
https://twitter.com/BenMulroney/status/628647704453844992
https://twitter.com/jenhallcbc/status/628602197035642880
https://twitter.com/markcritch/status/628612309829713920
https://twitter.com/MMFPofficial/status/628602491278458882
https://twitter.com/ThomasMulcair/status/628666511725428737
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Comments
7 Comments
Lovely L.
Aug 4, 2015 at 2:38pm
How very sad. Rest in Peace Chris. You shall be missed.
Christina
Aug 4, 2015 at 4:04pm
Very sad indeed :(
Btw why the down vote in Lovely L's comment?
Homophophic obviously.
Anyway Chris will be missed.
Fan
Aug 4, 2015 at 4:14pm
This is tragic so unexpected as a regular viewer & fan I am saddened.
R.I.P Mr. Hyndman. Sympathies to his friends and family.
Pammi
Aug 4, 2015 at 5:24pm
Chris gave the best hugs xxx ❤️ Rest in peace sweet man xx
That sucks
Aug 4, 2015 at 9:14pm
My mom will be so bummed about this
sad news :(
Aug 4, 2015 at 10:13pm
i never had the pleasure to meet Christopher, however I always enjoyed the banter that he and Steven had on tv and this news had a sad effect on me today. Yes they are tv personalities, but they both always came across as genuine and kindhearted people. my thoughts are with Steven.
Nathalie
Aug 7, 2015 at 3:36pm
I agree with "sad news" RIP Chrisropher! We loved you! Now you make the Angels laugh with your good good humour. xxx