Remains Of Missing Actor Julian Sands Discovered In Southern California

Authorities have confirmed actor Julian Sands as dead after his remains were discovered in a Southern California forest area, according to an update from the San Bernardino County Sheriff on Tuesday.

The cause of death for Sands, who had been missing since January, is still under investigation. His remains were discovered by hikers on Saturday morning in the Mount Baldy Area. The hikers then contacted the Fontana Sheriff’s Station.

More than 80 volunteers and authorities searched for Sands for over 500 hours between January and earlier this month, when the search became more limited.

“We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to locate Mr Sands,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s said in a statement on Tuesday.

Born in Yorkshire, England, in 1958, Sands played roles in various films including A Room With a View, Oceans Thirteen, The Killing Fields and Arachnophobia. He’d also been on shows such as 24 and Smallville.

“We continue to hold Julian in our hearts with bright memories of him as a wonderful father, husband, explorer, lover of the natural world and the arts, and as an original and collaborative performer,” Sands’ family said in a statement, according to The Guardian.

Sands is survived by his three children and his wife, journalist Evgenia Citkowitz.

In January, Sands’ brother, Nick, told The Guardian that the Mt Baldy area was his “favourite.”

“I know in my heart that he has gone. However, sibling rivalry being what it is, it would be just like him to walk out of there and prove me wrong,” he added.

Sands also has three other brothers: Robin, Jeremy and Quentin.

A representative for Sands did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment.

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British Actor Julian Sands Missing In California Mountains Amid ‘Dangerous Weather’

British actor Julian Sands, known for his work in films like A Room With A View and Snakehead, has been identified as one of two hikers recently reported missing in California’s San Gabriel Mountains.

Authorities are also searching separately for another hiker, Bob Gregory, whose family reported him missing on Monday, according to ABC News.

Sands was reported missing in the Mt. Baldy area on Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department told the Los Angeles Times.

Ground crews promptly began searching the area but had to stop on Saturday evening due to avalanche risks and unsafe trail conditions, a department spokesperson said. However, aerial searches have continued with helicopters and drones. Ground searches will resume when conditions improve.

Sands had been in the Baldy Bowl hiking area, approximately 50 miles east of Los Angeles, Variety reported.

The actor has dozens of film and TV credits, including the Warlock series, Leaving Las Vegas, Smallville, Arachnophobia and Naked Lunch.

A representative for the actor did not immediately return HuffPost’s request for comment.

On Wednesday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning about dangerous winter weather on Mt. Baldy. It said its search and rescue teams had responded to 14 rescue missions in the area over the past four weeks for lost, stranded or injured hikers.

“Please know the current conditions on Mt Baldy are adverse and extremely dangerous,” the alert read. “Due to the high winds, the snow has turned to ice making hiking extremely dangerous. Sheriff’s Search and Rescue efforts are often hampered by poor weather along with dangerous avalanche conditions.”

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