Yellowstone’s Kevin Costner pays beautiful tribute to “wonderful” former co-star

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Yellowstone‘s Kevin Costner has paid tribute to his late co-star and friend, Graham Greene.

On Tuesday, the actor paid tribute to Greene on Instagram, calling him a “masterful artist” and a “wonderful individual,” after his passing from a prolonged illness on September 1, at the age of 73.

In conversation about his collaboration with Greene, Costner displayed a scene from the acclaimed Western film “Dances with Wolves” (1990) where they both acted together.

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In a casual, conversational style, the statement could be rephrased as follows:

“When I reflect on Graham Greene and the time we spent working together on ‘Dances With Wolves’, several memories pop up.” (Costner started.)

I often reflect on his eagerness to grasp the Lakota language. I remember feeling immense joy upon learning that his contribution to the film earned him an Academy Awards nomination. And there’s a specific scene that stands out, where he managed to convey so much about Dunbar’s connection with the natives using just a few words. He was truly a talented artist and a wonderful person.

“I’m grateful to have been witness to this part of his lasting legacy. Rest in peace, Graham.”

In response to the comments about the movie, fans shared their thoughts on the unique acting skill of the actor. One said, “Amazing performance! He brought a spellbinding charm to the screen.

1) “He was incredibly gifted and clearly enjoyed his work, which shone through in his creations. May he find eternal peace,” someone commented. On the other hand, another individual expressed: “Rest In Peace Graham Greene, a groundbreaking talent who brought recognition to Native American artists.”

In a more concise and conversational style:
– First comment: “Talented guy, his passion for work was evident, may he rest in peace”
– Second comment: “RIP Graham Greene, a pioneer who highlighted Native American artists

This week, it was confirmed that Graham, represented by Michael Greene (unrelated), passed away. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Michael expressed: “Graham was an exceptional individual with strong values, integrity, and character. He will forever be remembered.

1952 saw the birth of Greene, who was brought up in Ohsweken, located on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. Initially pursuing a stage career, he stepped into the world of screens for the first time in 1979 following his appearance in an episode of the Canadian television series The Great Detective.

Over the course of several decades, Greene established himself in Hollywood, becoming well-known for his performances in films such as Dances with Wolves, Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), The Green Mile (1999), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) and Wind River (2017).

Green is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene and grandson, Tarlo.

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2025-09-03 16:20