The BC Minister of Agriculture and MLA of Saanich South, Lana Popham, has shared via social media that her step son has passed away. Lana said on Facebook, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our very own Dan Sealey, at the age of 23. Many may not know about the struggles he faced over the past few years with mental health and addiction.” Popham finally said, “He was taken from us far too soon by accidental overdose before he got to fulfill his dream of being a Physics teacher.”
A fund has been set up in his honor on Facebook; Mental Health and Addictions, a fundraiser for Dan Sealy. It reads; "He was a brilliant, hilarious, happy kid who struggled with both mental illness and addiction later in life. We lost him too soon at age 23 to an accidental overdose. We hope to continue his legacy by helping others who struggle with similar issues."