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Actress Misty Upham, best known for her roles in Django Unchained and August: Osage County, may not have died from suicide as was originally believed.

The star's body was discovered in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn on October 16. She first went missing more than two weeks beforehand. A family search party on the evening of her death missed spotting her purse by just 25 feet.

It's reported that Misty died from blunt force trauma to the head and torso. Officials believe the injuries were caused by a fall, but it's unclear exactly how the incident occurred.

Just a week before the actress' body was discovered, her father Charles told police that she suffered from bipolar disorder and had stopped taking her medication, which led him to believe she may have been suicidal. 

However he stressed the fact that he did not believe his daughter would end her own life. "She has said suicidal things in the past, but never followed through," he said at the time. "She doesn't believe in killing herself. She believes that is a sin and she would never do that."

In a message written on Facebook around the time Misty's body was found, relatives said the actress had fled her apartment to escape from police officers on the day of her death, and that she had fallen when trying to get out of view of the road. However those reports have not been confirmed.

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Police in Washington have discovered a body which they believe could be missing actress Misty Upham.

32-year-old Misty was reported missing by her family almost two weeks ago.

Last night a search party discovered the body at the bottom of a ravine in the White River area. Although it has yet to be formally identified, the search party also reportedly found the actress' purse nearby.

A police spokesman told a local paper that there was "good chance" the body was Misty's.

Misty's August: Osage County co-star Meryl Streep commented on the tragic incident saying, "So so sad to hear this news – all our thoughts are with her family and her beautiful spirit."

 

The actress, best known for her role in Frozen River, had previously battled with mental illness. Her father mentioned to police that a recent change in medication had left her struggling with depression and panic attacks, but he later said he didn't think she would have taken her own life. 

"I feel that she has been hurt by accident or someone has put her in harm's way… Misty has suffered from mental illness most of her life. With the help of her medical team and family support she is able to manage it well," he said.

Misty had recently moved to the Washington area to care for her father who had suffered a stroke.

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American actress Misty Upham has been reported missing by her family.

The 32-year-old actress, best known for her role in Frozen River – for which she was nominated for a prestigious Independent Spirit Award – has reportedly been missing for six days.

She is said to have been last seen leaving her Washington apartment last Sunday.

According to reports today, concerns were raised last weekend when the August: Osage County actress made a call to the police, but left her home before they arrived.

In a statement released by Ms Upham’s family, her father Charles appealed for any information as to his daughter’s whereabouts: “She has not been in contact with her family or friends since her disappearance. We are doing everything within our means to bring our daughter home safe.”

We sincerely hope that Misty is found safely, and our thoughts are with her family at this time.

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