Iconic Australian Actor David Dalaithngu Dies Aged 68

Iconic Australian Actor David Dalaithngu Dies Aged 68
Actor David Gulpilil poses for photographers at the 'Screen Worlds: The story of film, television and digital culture' exhibition opening at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 17, 2009. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Steve Milne
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Famous Australian Indigenous actor, dancer, and artist David Dalaithngu has died of lung cancer at his home in Murray Bridge, South Australia aged 68.

The legendary actor, who appeared in films such as “Walkabout,” “Storm Boy,” “Crocodile Dundee,” and “Rabbit-Proof Fence” succumbed to the illness on Monday after being diagnosed in 2017.

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Steve is an Australian reporter based in Sydney covering sport, the arts, and politics. He is an experienced English teacher, qualified nutritionist, sports enthusiast, and amateur musician. Contact him at [email protected].
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