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Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated Star of Dances With Wolves, Dies at 73

A trailblazing member of the Oneida Nation, he helped move Hollywood toward more authentic Indigenous portrayals.

Overview

  • His management and agent confirmed he died after a long illness, with his agent calling him “a man of integrity” and adding, “Now you’re finally free.”
  • Reports differ on the location of death, with some citing a Toronto hospital and others Stratford, Ontario.
  • He is survived by his wife Hilary Blackmore, his daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene, and a grandchild, Tarlo.
  • Across nearly five decades he worked in film and television, received the Order of Canada, and earned a Canadian Walk of Fame star in 2022.
  • Kevin Costner posted a tribute on Sept. 3, praising Greene’s craft and recalling their collaboration on Dances with Wolves.