United Kingdom, Sept. 2 -- Graham Greene, the Canadian actor best known for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves, has died aged 73 after a long illness.

The Indigenous star, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1991, passed away on Monday (01.09.25) in a Toronto hospital, his representative confirmed.

Graham, born on 22 June 1952, had enjoyed a decades-long career across film, television and stage, often praised for breaking barriers for Indigenous actors in Hollywood.

His representative told Deadline: "He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed."

He added: "You are finally free. Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven," referencing Greene's longti...