“I suppose the particular conditions on the ground that day on Mt.

Baldy must have led to some sort of catastrophic and immediate error that was irreversible,” Malkovich continued.

“That was my instinct upon hearing it.

Actor Julian Sands (L) and director John Malkovich attend the premiere of “A Postcard From Istanbul” directed by John Malkovich in collaboration with St. Regis Hotels & Resorts at 5 Hertford Street on March 3, 2015

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But he knew what the conditions were, and that’s what he loved to do.

He found great solace in the solitude of that.”

“I love Jules.

Julian Sands attends ‘The Painted Bird’ photocall at the 76th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2019, in Venice, Italy

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He was someone who was very, very clever.

And I introduced Jules to [his wife] Evgenia, who’s an old, old friend.

I know their daughters well.

But I unfortunately never got to go up to Yorkshire with him.

It’s a great loss.”

He added, “He was such a terrific storyteller, Jules, and so, so funny.

However, Inclement weather has affected their ongoing search efforts.