Medical examiner: Body found near Washington river was missing actress Misty Upham

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In this May 17, 2013 file photo, actress Misty Upham arrives for the screening of the film Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian, at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. The King County medical examiner has confirmed Friday Oct. 17, 2014 that a body found in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn is that of missing actress Misty Upham, known for her roles in "August: Osage County," \'\'Frozen River" and "Django Unchained." (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, File)

SEATTLE – The King County medical examiner has confirmed that a body found in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn is that of missing actress Misty Upham, known for her roles in “August: Osage County,” ”Frozen River” and “Django Unchained.”

In a statement, the medical examiner’s office said Friday that the 32-year-old woman died Oct. 5. That’s the day her family told police that the Native American actress was suicidal. Relatives reported her missing the next day. The medical examiner said the cause and manner of death are pending investigation.

Auburn police spokesman Steve Stocker said the body was found Thursday near the White River. Items with Upham’s name on them were found nearby. He said there was no evidence of foul play.

A family friend found the body while a group of friends and family were searching in the area.

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