Graham Greene, the Canadian star who touched audiences across the globe with his powerful performances, died on Monday, September 1, in Stratford, Ontario. He was 73.
His manager confirmed that the actor had been unwell for some time and breathed his last in a Toronto hospital.
“It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of award-winning legendary Canadian actor Graham Greene,” said his manager Gerry Jordan to CBC News. He added that Greene’s death was from natural causes, and details of a remembrance ceremony would be announced soon.
Greene’s longtime agent, Michael Greene, also expressed his grief in a statement. “He was a great man of morals, ethics, and character and will be eternally missed. You are finally free. Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven,” he said, remembering the late actor’s former agent who had passed away in 2013.
Born into Canada’s First Nations community (Oneida), Graham Greene built a remarkable career in film, television, and theatre. His journey into international fame began with Kevin Costner’s ‘Dances With Wolves’ in 1990. Playing the role of Kicking Bird, a thoughtful and wise Lakota holy man, Greene delivered a performance that was both powerful and deeply moving.
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The role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and made him a household name worldwide.
But ‘Dances With Wolves’ was only the beginning. Over the next three decades, Greene became part of many memorable films. Fans remember him from ‘Thunderheart’ (1992), ‘Maverick’ (1994), and ‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’ (1995).
He later appeared in ‘The Green Mile’ (1999), where his quiet strength stood out. Then he continued to shine in films like ‘Skins’ (2002), ‘Transamerica’ (2005), ‘Casino Jack’ (2010), ‘Winter’s Tale’ (2014), ‘The Shack’ (2017), and ‘Wind River’ (2017).
Greene’s achievements were not limited to Hollywood. In Canada, he was celebrated as a true artist. He won prestigious honors. They include a Grammy Award, Gemini Award, Canadian Screen Award, and a Dora Mavor Moore Award for his work in theatre.
Most recently, in 2025, he was given the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, one of Canada’s highest cultural honors.