"Dances With Wolves Star Graham Greene Dies at 73"

Dances With Wolves actor Graham Greene has passed away at the age of 73 after a long illness. Greene, known for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film, died in a Toronto hospital on Monday. His representative described him as a man of morals and character who will be greatly missed. Greene, who was of Oneida First Nation and Canadian descent, was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario and had a diverse career before pursuing acting.

Greene gained fame for his role in Dances With Wolves as Sioux Medicine Man Kicking Bird. He also appeared in various other films and TV shows, including The Last of Us. Throughout his career, Greene was known for elevating the representation of Indigenous actors in Hollywood. He received several awards and nominations for his work, including a Grammy, a Gemini, and a Canadian Screen Award. Earlier this year, he was honored with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award in Canada and has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

In addition to his acting career, Greene was a family man, having been married to Hillary Blackmore since 1990 and sharing four children with her. He is survived by his wife, daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene, and grandson Tarlo. Greene's final completed project is the upcoming thriller Ice Fall, set to premiere on October 16. Tributes have poured in on social media following his passing, with fans and colleagues remembering him for his exceptional talent and performances in various roles.