Body of Missing Actress Misty Upham Found

Actress Misty Upham, who had been reported missing October 6th, has been found dead near Seattle, Washington. Her body was discovered near a river by Upham's uncle.

A purse with Upham's ID was found at the scene but her father officially identified the body, according to the official statement on Facebook .There was no indication of foul play but police are waiting for the official autopsy report.

 
Upham was last seen October 5th leaving her sister's apartment near Seattle, Washington on foot. Her family contacted police to report her missing the following day. A family friend tells The Hollywood Reporter, Upham's family isn't happy with Auburn police and their lack of help when Upham went missing.

'The family wants everyone to know that the Auburn police did not help with this situation at all. They refused to help. When she disappeared on Oct. 5, the family knew something was seriously wrong — it was out of character for her to be gone so long without being in touch — and they repeatedly went to the police, who insisted there was no cause for concern.'

Upham's father told the Hollywood Reporter after she first went missing, he feared she was suicidal. 'She had recently changed her medication, so she was sort of having erratic behavior.' A family friend says his opinion changed 'after seeing the body, they do not feel that Misty Upham committed suicide.'

Upham starred in 'August: Osage County' with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, as well as Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained.' She was also nominated for an International Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Frozen River.'

Juliette Lewis remembered her friend on Instagram.

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Misty Upham survived many things that many don't early on in life. She fought for the voiceless feircely. She understood suffering and the deepest pain. She had a presence everyone saw and felt. It is this presence that will continue. Out of the dark space in which her light got dimmed. I will remember her as tuff. Wise. Funny. Spiritual. And hopeful. This is another great reminder to call and check on someone when you think to. Not when its too late. RIPMistyUpham

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