The film and television community in Vancouver and beyond is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Crystal Remmey, a respected producer and production manager whose sudden passing has left colleagues, friends, and loved ones in deep sorrow. Crystal, known for her work on Murder in a Small Town (2024), Heretic (2024), and the hit series Chesapeake Shores, built a reputation as a dedicated professional whose warmth was felt on every set she touched.
Based in British Columbia, Crystal served as a Production Manager with the Directors Guild of Canada, where she was appreciated not only for her skill and leadership but also for her kindness and uplifting spirit. Throughout her career, she supported countless crew members, actors, and creatives, forming lasting relationships that have now become cherished memories for those who worked alongside her.
Her husband, David Hughes, shared the heartbreaking news of her passing with a message that resonated with many who loved her. “My heart is breaking to say this,” he wrote. “Crystal, my wife and love of my life, left us on Sunday morning. Myself and our family are devastated, as I know so many of you who she touched in her wonderful, exciting, and loving life are. Thank you to everyone for the support you have shown us. Please hug your family and tell them you love them every day.” His words captured the depth of their bond and the immeasurable void left behind.
Friends from across the industry expressed their grief, remembering Crystal not only as a talented producer but also as a radiant presence. Anastasia “Tasi” Sharpe, a fellow member of the Chesapeake Shores production family, wrote, “I am so devastated to find out that we have lost another incredible soul. Crystal Remmey, you were taken much too soon. You were a bright, beautiful light, and you are greatly loved and missed. Rest in peace. My heart is broken. Devastated. Rest in peace, old friend. Gone much too soon.”
Those who knew Crystal describe her as someone who brought genuine joy to her work—steady under pressure, encouraging to others, and always ready to lend a hand. Her passion for storytelling and her commitment to her craft helped bring many projects to life, and her kindness influenced even more lives behind the scenes.
As the community mourns, it is clear that Crystal’s legacy will endure through the people she inspired, the productions she shaped, and the love she shared so freely. She will be remembered not only for her professional achievements, but for the warmth, compassion, and light she brought into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
