Indigenous acting icon Graham Greene, famed for his role in 'Dances with Wolves', passes away at 73 years old.
Graham Greene, a celebrated Indigenous actor who left an indelible mark on both the big and small screen, passed away at the age of 73 in Stratford, Ontario. The cause of death was an unspecified illness.
Tributes poured in from fellow celebrities, expressing their admiration for Greene's work and the impact he had on screen. Notable figures such as Lily Gladstone, Tom Hanks, and Kevin Costner paid their respects.
Costner, who worked with Greene on the acclaimed film "Dances with Wolves," posted a scene from the movie and praised Greene's work. "Graham Greene was one of the most powerful and moving actors I have ever had the privilege to work beside," he wrote.
Hanks, who starred with Greene in "The Green Mile," also shared his condolences, calling Greene "a wonderful actor and a wonderful man."
Gladstone, who recently worked with Greene on "Reservation Dogs," expressed her admiration for Greene's work and the trailblazing role he played for Native actors.
Greene's career spanned over four decades, starting with his role in "Dances with Wolves," which earned a total of 12 Oscar nominations, winning 7, including best picture and best director for Kevin Costner. Greene was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Kicking Bird in the film.
In addition to his work in film, Greene had a significant television career, featuring in shows like "Reservation Dogs," "1883," "The Last of Us," and "Tulsa King." He also starred as elder Chief Rains Fall in the popular video game "Red Dead Redemption 2."
Greene also won a Grammy for best spoken word album for children with "Listen to the Storyteller" in 2000.
Greene is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, and his daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene. There is no available information indicating that Hilary Blackmore participated in any notable projects during Greene's career.
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, who worked with Greene on "Reservation Dogs," expressed his gratitude for Greene's mentorship. "Graham Greene was a trailblazer for Native actors and a mentor to many," he said. "He will be deeply missed."
Greene's passing marks the end of an era for Indigenous representation in Hollywood, leaving a void that will be difficult to fill. His legacy, however, will continue to inspire future generations of Native actors and filmmakers.
