You laughed, cried, saw him break barriers—this award-winning actor (73) leaves a hole in our hearts
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Graham Greene, the actor whose quiet power and captivating presence lit up screens for decades, has died aged 73.
Fans and colleagues around the world mourn the loss of a trailblazer in Indigenous representation.
His passing marks the end of an era in both film and television.
Greene earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances with Wolves, securing his place in Hollywood history at the 1991 Academy Awards.
His career, however, began a decade earlier with the Canadian television series The Great Detective in 1979, followed by a part in Running Brave in 1983. After Dances with Wolves, Greene appeared in major films including Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Molly’s Game, while also taking a recurring role in The Twilight Saga series.
On the small screen, Greene was prolific, with roles in Murder She Wrote, Wolf Lake, The Red Green Show, Defiance, Longmire, Goliath, The Last of Us, Reservation Dogs, Echo and Riverdale.
He won a Grammy in 2000 for best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller. Greene also received nominations for a Screen Actors Guild award in 2000 for The Green Mile and a Film Independent Spirit Award in 2003 for Skins. He was honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2021.
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips paid tribute to Greene on social media, writing: 'Heartbroken. Terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Greene at only 73. From Wolf Lake to Longmire, we had a beautiful friendship.' He added: 'Actor’s actor… one of the wittiest, wiliest, warmest people I’ve ever known.'
SAG-AFTRA also memorialised Greene, describing him as a 'proud member of the Oneida Nation & a pioneer for Indigenous representation.'
The union added: 'We honour the trailblazing legacy of Graham Greene. From Dances with Wolves to Reservation Dogs & Tulsa King, he brought heart & quiet power to every role.'
Source: Instagram/kevincostner
Greene was born in 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, and passed away after a 'lengthy illness,' according to his agent, though details of the illness were not disclosed.
He is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, daughter Lilly Lazard-Greene, and grandson Talo.
The passing of Graham Greene is a reminder of how certain figures leave a mark that stretches far beyond the screen.
Tributes like these show how the arts have the power to shape culture and touch countless lives.
Another recent loss has sparked a similar outpouring of emotion from fans and peers alike.
Read more: Heartfelt tributes flow following the loss of pioneering new wave figure
Losing Graham Greene leaves a void in the acting world—how will his legacy continue to inspire future generations?
Fans and colleagues around the world mourn the loss of a trailblazer in Indigenous representation.
His passing marks the end of an era in both film and television.
Greene earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances with Wolves, securing his place in Hollywood history at the 1991 Academy Awards.
His career, however, began a decade earlier with the Canadian television series The Great Detective in 1979, followed by a part in Running Brave in 1983. After Dances with Wolves, Greene appeared in major films including Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Molly’s Game, while also taking a recurring role in The Twilight Saga series.
Oscar-nominated actor remembered for powerful screen roles. Image source: Instagram/our.moral.imperative
On the small screen, Greene was prolific, with roles in Murder She Wrote, Wolf Lake, The Red Green Show, Defiance, Longmire, Goliath, The Last of Us, Reservation Dogs, Echo and Riverdale.
He won a Grammy in 2000 for best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller. Greene also received nominations for a Screen Actors Guild award in 2000 for The Green Mile and a Film Independent Spirit Award in 2003 for Skins. He was honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2021.
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips paid tribute to Greene on social media, writing: 'Heartbroken. Terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Greene at only 73. From Wolf Lake to Longmire, we had a beautiful friendship.' He added: 'Actor’s actor… one of the wittiest, wiliest, warmest people I’ve ever known.'
SAG-AFTRA also memorialised Greene, describing him as a 'proud member of the Oneida Nation & a pioneer for Indigenous representation.'
The union added: 'We honour the trailblazing legacy of Graham Greene. From Dances with Wolves to Reservation Dogs & Tulsa King, he brought heart & quiet power to every role.'
Source: Instagram/kevincostner
Greene was born in 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, and passed away after a 'lengthy illness,' according to his agent, though details of the illness were not disclosed.
He is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, daughter Lilly Lazard-Greene, and grandson Talo.
The passing of Graham Greene is a reminder of how certain figures leave a mark that stretches far beyond the screen.
Tributes like these show how the arts have the power to shape culture and touch countless lives.
Another recent loss has sparked a similar outpouring of emotion from fans and peers alike.
Read more: Heartfelt tributes flow following the loss of pioneering new wave figure
Losing Graham Greene leaves a void in the acting world—how will his legacy continue to inspire future generations?
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he was a great actor, too young to pass.Another star 
️ shining brightly in the sky. 
