The body found at the foot of a steep embankment in the Seattle area has been confirmed to belong to the 'August: Osage County' actress Misty Upham. The medical examiner of Washington state's King County has officially completed the identification on Friday.

According to preliminary medical examination of the body, the 'Django Unchained' star had been lifeless since Oct. 5.

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Her disappearance had been reported by her father on Oct. 6.

Auburn police had been alerted by one of Upham's family members searching the area of a body found at the foot of a 150-foot embankment close to the White River in Auburn. Responding officers discovered items belonging to the actress near the remains, which included her ID and purse.

"We waited at the site where the team found the body," stated Tracy Rector, a Seattle-based filmmaker and close friend of the star, late Thursday night.

"It took about 5½ hours to confirm. Then we gathered around her body to say prayers and now we're all gathered at the church," added Rector who was also a member of the search party.

Juliette Lewis, another friend and co-actress of the 32-year-old star, shared her sorrow via Twitter.

"Misty Upham survived many things that many don't early on in life. She fought for the voiceless fiercely," shared Lewis on her social media account.

"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."

As of the moment, the investigators are still in the process of determining the actual cause of death of the Native American actress.

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