Melanie Lynskey and Julian Sands.Photo:Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; David Livingston/Getty Images
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Melanie Lynskeyis mourning the death ofJulian Sands.
The 65-year-old actor wasconfirmed deadon Tuesday aftergoing missing in Januarywhile hiking California’s Mount Baldy.
Penning aheartfelt tributeto Sands on Instagram Wednesday, Lynskey, 46, recalled their first meeting and Sands’ breakout role in 1985’sA Room with a View.
“In return, I played you the entirety of Dr Dre’s ‘2001’, made you talk on the phone with my boyfriend in New Zealand, and agonized with you over whether to see Billy Bragg or Bright Eyes, both of whom were only in Seattle for ONE NIGHT and oh no whatever would I do.”
Lynskey concluded her post, “You were gracious and patient and tons of fun. We lost touch, but I have never forgotten your kindness and I will never forget you. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. ❤️.”
Melanie Lynskey and Julian Sands in the “Red Rose” with Matt Keeslar, Nancy Travis, Kimberly J. Brown, Emily Deschanel, Judith Ivey.Alamy
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“The identification process for the body located on Mt. Baldy on June 24, 2023, has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood. The manner of death is still under investigation, pending further test results,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in a statement. “We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to try to locate Mr. Sands.”
As Well asA Room with a View, the British actor is best known for roles in 1989’sWarlockand1990’sArachnophobia.
Sands is best known for his breakout role in 1985’s A Room with a View.charley gallay/wireimage
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On television, Sands had roles onSmallville,24andCrossbonesand he lent his voice to the animated seriesJackie Chan Adventures.
He was previously married to journalist Sarah Sands, with whom he shared son Henry. He married author Evgenia Citkowitz in 1990, and they had daughters Natalya and Imogen.
The actor’s brother Nick said in January that he believed Sands, whom he affectionately calls “Jules,” was “gone,“telling theCraven Herald & Pioneeron Jan. 24, “He has not yet been declared missing, presumed dead, but I know in my heart that he has gone.”
source: people.com
