The disappearance of the 'August: Osage County' actress may have come to a sad ending as a body believed to be the missing star is found.
- October 17, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Misty Upham who was reported missing earlier this month has reportedly been found dead. According to law enforcement officials, a body believed to be the missing actress was discovered on October 16 near Auburn, Washington.
Upham's friend Tracy Rector said family and friends organized a search party of three on Thursday. They reportedly found her purse and ID in the forest and called 911 when discovering a body "over a cliff in a wooded area" near the White River.
No identification has been made, but police spokesman Steve Stocker said there was a "good chance" the body is Upham's.
According to a report from KIRO-TV, the Native American actress had moved in Seattle to care for her father who's recovering from a stroke. Her family previously told authorities that she was battling mental health issues and was potentially suicidal.
Upham appeared in movies "August: Osage County", "Frozen River", and "Django Unchained". She reportedly will next star in Jennifer Aniston's new film "Cake".
