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‘Dances with Wolves’ and ‘Green Mile’ actor dead at 73

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene has died.

The Canadian star passed away on Sunday, in a Toronto hospital with his wife, Hilary Blackmore, by his side, his rep confirmed to TMZ.

Graham Greene at the unveiling of his Canada's Walk of Fame plaque.
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Kevin Costner and Graham Greene in Dances With Wolves.
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Greene — known for his roles in classic films like “Dancing with Wolves” and “The Green Mile” — was a man of high moral character who will be missed, his rep added, noting the star was “finally free.”

He did not reveal Greene’s cause of death; however, Variety reported the actor lost his battle with a long illness but did not elaborate.

The Post reached out to Greene’s team for comment.

Greene made his onscreen debut in 1979, starring in the Canadian drama series “The Great Detective.” His first feature film was 1983’s “Running Brave,” with his big break coming years later in the Oscar-winning 1990 picture “Dancing with Wolves.”

Greene played “Kicking Bird” alongside Kevin Costner’s Lieutenant Dunbar. The role earned Greene an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor in 1991.

Kevin Costner and Graham Greene on horseback in Dances With Wolves.
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The flick garnered seven Oscar wins and 12 nominations. Costner, who also directed the movie, took home the statue for best actor, and the film won best picture.

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