Body Found in Washington State Presumed to Be Missing Actress Misty Upham
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Brian To/WireImage(SEATTLE) — Police in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, Washington, say a body has been found that is presumed to be that of missing actress Misty Upham.
The Auburn Police Department says it received a call Thursday afternoon that a body had been found in a wooded area. The body was found at the bottom of an embankment near the White River by a member of Upham’s family.
A purse containing identification of Upham was found at the scene. Police say a positive identification of the body has not yet been made. However, TMZ reports that Upham’s uncle says it has been confirmed it was Upham who was found. The Hollywood Reporter further notes that the actress’ father, Charles Upham, confirmed her identity to authorities.
The body has been turned over to the King County Medical Examiner for positive identification and a determination of cause of death. The medical examiner’s findings are expected to be released in the next few days.
The 32-year-old Native American actress was reported missing by her family on Oct. 6. The previous day, Upham’s family called police to report she was suicidal.
Upham’s acting credits include the films August: Osage County, Frozen River and Django Unchained. She appears in the upcoming Jennifer Aniston drama Cake.
Meryl Streep, who starred in August: Osage County, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement, “So so sad to hear this news — all our thoughts are with her family and with her beautiful spirit.”
Frozen River star Melissa Leo told the publication, “Such a loss… so sad, so so sad.”
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