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Tracy Rector, a friend and Upham family's spokesperson, has shared more details about a body found on Thursday, October 16 which is believed to be the missing actress Misty Upham's. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Seattle-based filmmaker said the body was found by Misty's uncle Robert Upham, who organized a search party, alongside two other people who took part in the search. The actress' father Charles Upham then confirmed the identity to the authorities.

"We waited at the site where the team found the body. It took about five-and-a-half hours to confirm. Then we gathered around her body to say prayers and now we're all gathered at the church," Tracy, who also contributed to the search, said on Thursday evening.

Misty was battling mental illness before she went missing. Misty's family, however, did not believe that the actress took her own life. "The family has stated that, after seeing the body, they still do not feel that Misty Upham committed suicide," she continued.

Tracy also said that Auburn police department did not help them with the search. The official will address the case on Friday.

Misty has appeared in "August: Osage County", "Frozen River", "Django Unchained" and "Jimmy P." among others. Meryl Streep, her co-star in "August: Osage County", and Melissa Leo, her co-star in "Frozen River", have expressed their grief after learning of the news. "So so sad to hear this news - all our thoughts are with her family and with her beautiful spirit," Meryl said. "Such a loss... so sad, so so sad," Melissa added.