It’s been almost two full weeks since actor Julian Sands was reported missing in the Southern California mountains, and despite multiple efforts to find him by air and on the ground, not a single trace of him has been found. On Jan. 13, Sands was reported missing by family when he failed to return after going for a hike in the Mt. Baldy area. Authorities located his car near the area where he was reported missing, but the search is still on for the veteran British actor.

Speaking with the Craven Herald & Pioneer, Sands’ brother, Nick Sands, addressed Julian’s disappearance. Nick noted how his 65-year-old brother had long been an outdoorsman who frequently went on mountain hikes. Just last year, Sands is said to have embarked on a 268-mile trip, trekking for 30 miles each day and sleeping in a tent. But with the search to find his brother growing more dire with each passing day, Nick Sands has come to accept that Julian won’t be found alive.

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Despite the ongoing efforts of rescue teams, it’s possible that Sands will never be found. While tragic, Nick also believes that the area would be fitting for a final resting place for his brother.

“He has not yet been declared missing, presumed dead, but 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. On Monday, he had planned to join his brothers for our Monday Club for a beer in Skipton; he will be missed, and I guess we will raise a glass to him.”

“When in LA, the Mt. Baldy mountain range was his favorite place, he would go there as often as he could, Julian liked to say ‘I have never had a holiday but I do rest occasionally’ - well he’s resting now in a place he would truly approve of. It was the hills and mountains where Julian really revived, hiking in the Yorkshire Dales leading on to him climbing iconic mountains like the Matterhorn and the Eiger, technically challenging but high reward.”

Julian Sands Is Missed By Many

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Sands is married and a father of three. The actor is also loved by his many friends, including those in his “Monday Club” brothers including Nick, Robin, Jeremy, and Quentin. Nick mentioned just how much Sands will be missed by those who knew him best as well as the fans he has all over the world after appearing in dozens of movies and TV shows over the years.

Meanwhile, authorities say there hasn’t been any hard deadline set in relation to calling off the search. In the meantime, they’ve been warning others about the dangers of the area, which has resulted in multiple other hikers going missing in recent weeks. One woman was also killed after falling down the mountain earlier this month.

“He has an army of friends, fans and admirers who have been fantastic in their support and will miss Jules dearly.”