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'Dances With Wolves' star Graham Greene passes away at 73
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Another veteran figure in Hollywood has bid farewell as Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene has sadly passed away at the age of 73.
According to reports, Graham died in a Toronto hospital after a long illness. His manager, Michael Greene, confirmed the heartbreaking news.
“He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed,” he said in a statement to Deadline.
“You are finally free. Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven,” he added, referencing Graham's longtime agent who passed away in 2013.
Celebrities and co-stars quickly took to social media to mourn the loss of their dear friend.
Dances With Wolves co-star Kevin Costner shared a throwback video on Instagram, reminiscing their iconic scene where both characters tried to communicate despite the language barrier.
"I think of how willing he was to learn the Lakota language. I think of my joy when I heard that his work on the film was recognized with a The Academy Awards nomination," Kevin wrote. "I think of this scene in particular, when he was able to establish so much about the relationship between Dunbar and the natives with so few words. He was a master at work and a wonderful human being. I'm grateful to have been witness to this part of his lasting legacy. Rest in peace, Graham."
Other peers including Lou Diamond Phillips and Gil Birmingham also honored Graham with heartfelt tributes online.
Graham's breakthrough role came in 1990 as Kicking Bird, a Lakota medicine man in Dances With Wolves. His performance earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The actor went on to leave an indelible mark in film and television, appearing in Maverick (1994), Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995), The Green Mile (1999), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), and Wind River (2017).
Throughout his storied career, Graham received numerous accolades including the Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Academy of Canadian Film and Television in 2004.
In 2016, he was inducted into the Order of Canada, the country's second-highest civilian honor.
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