13th January 2024 witnessed a tragic event as Julian Sands was confirmed missing while hiking in the Baldy Bowl region of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Key Highlights
- On Saturday hikers found human remains in the Baldy Bowl region.
- Last night it was confirmed that the body was of the British actor Julian Sands.
- He was 65 when he died.
The famous warlock has finally succumbed to death. The British actor famous for his role as Warlock has been missing for the past five months. Sands went missing on 13th January 2024 in the Baldy Bowl region, due to harsh weather conditions. Sands was an experienced climber and an enthusiast but the extreme weather might have made it difficult for him. His hiking buddy and friend Kevin Ryan earlier stated that it was a true interest of his and that “he was the most proficient hiker I know.”
A search party was conducted by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The search was in vain for a few months as there was no sight of the actor. Last Saturday, a few hikers who were hiking in the region found human remains, which were believed to be Julian Sands’. The body was affirmed and Julian Sands was confirmed dead officially on Tuesday by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Coroner Department.
Julian Sands – A Veteran Actor
The British actor was known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie A Room with a View and television dramas 24 and Smallville. He also stars as the title character in the movie Warlock and played opposite Daniel Craig in the movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
He was born on January 4th, 1958 in Otley, Yorkshire. Sands began his acting career in movies such as The Killing Fields. His other film credits include supporting roles in Arachnophobia, Boxing Helena, and Leaving Las Vegas, as well as a 2003 co-starring role in the action-comedy picture The Medallion with Jackie Chan. He was married to the former editor of BBC Sarah Sands between 1948-87 and in 1990 to journalist Evgenia Citkowitz.
The Tragic End
The body found in the barrens was sent to the coroner’s office for identification last week. In a statement issued Tuesday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced, “The verification process for the remains has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands.”
John Malkovich, one of his well-wishers paid him homage in Seneca. “I adore Jules,” Malkovich stated. He was a very, extremely intelligent person. It’s a terrible loss.” “He was such a wonderful storyteller and exceptionally funny,” he added. I could talk to him about any matter from the day we met, and he could talk to me about everything.” Julian Sands’ family also expressed feelings of appreciation to the authorities for aiding them in tracing the actor. “We are extremely thankful to the team of investigators and coordinators who labored tirelessly to find Julian,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement released by the family on Wednesday.
“We will always cherish Julian as an exceptional dad, husband, explorer, lover of the environment and artistic endeavors, and a creative and cooperative performer.”
Numerous actors and imminent personnel have been pouring their condolences to Sands, describing their sorrows and offering their prayers for this tragic event.Â
