Actress Misty Upham has been found dead at the age of 32.

Her manager, Richard Kerner, confirmed that a body found yesterday (16 October) is that of the star, who was reported missing earlier this month.

"Her family has confirmed her death", Kerner told The Wrap.

"Very, very sad news. Misty was a talented and kind soul who was taken much too soon.She will be greatly missed."

The actress, who also starred in Django Unchained and the BBC series Auf Wiedersehen, Petwas reported missing by her father in Washington at the beginning of October.

Her body was found in a wooded area of Auburn in Seattle, along with her purse and ID. No further details have been revealed as yet.

Misty was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award earlier this year as part of the cast of August: Osage County.