Julian Sands’ loved ones say ‘wonderful’ actor is ‘in our hearts’ as search continues
Julian Sands’ loved ones have the “Warlock” actor in mind days after the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department resumed its search efforts in the Mt. Baldy area.
In a statement shared on the Sheriff’s Department Twitter account Wednesday, Sands’ family said they were “very grateful” to all those who had worked to find the actor months after he was reported missing in January.
“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,” the statement said.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday that it had resumed its efforts to find the “Room With a View” star over the weekend. In a news release, the Sheriff’s Department said Saturday’s search efforts included “over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies and staff, two helicopters and drone crews.”
“Unfortunately Mr. Sands was not located,” the Sheriff’s Department said.
Mt. Baldy towers over Southern California, beautifully decked with snow. Easy access helps make it one of the three deadliest peaks in the U.S. This winter, rescue crews have been busy.
Sands, an avid climber and hiker, was reported missing on Jan. 13. The Sheriff’s Department said it had conducted eight ground and air searches specifically for Sands, 65. In the first months of the search, crews faced multiple weather-related delays.
The Sheriff’s Department added Monday that “portions of the mountain remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions,” despite the warmer weather.
In a thread of tweets Monday, the Sheriff’s Department shared videos of search crew members boarding a helicopter and lifting off.
Producer Cassian Elwes said he has been praying for Julian Sands, ‘a very close family friend who was an adventurer in everything he did.’
“Mr. Sands’ missing person case remains active and search efforts will continue in a limited capacity,” the Sheriff’s Department said.
The family’s Wednesday statement echoes similar sentiments shared on Jan. 23, more than a week after Sands was reported missing. In a statement also shared through the Sheriff’s Department, the actor’s loved ones praised the “compassionate” officials and “heroic search teams” for their efforts to recover Sands.
“We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support.”
In addition to the films “A Room With a View” and “Warlock,” Sands appeared in the TV series “24,” “The Blacklist,” “Banshee,” “Jackie Chan Adventures” and “Gotham.”
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