Actor Kevin Costner Pays Tribute to Late Graham Greene

Kevin Costner paid a heartfelt tribute to Graham Greene, his Dances with Wolves costar, following Greene's death at 73 after a lengthy illness. Costner highlighted Greene's willingness to learn the Lakota language for the film and his remarkable ability to convey deep relationships with few words, commemorating his Oscar-nominated performance as Kicking Bird. Greene's breakthrough role in Dances with Wolves launched a successful Hollywood career with appearances in major films such as Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Green Mile, and The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Despite Greene's wish to personally thank Costner for his representation of Native people in media, attempts to connect were unsuccessful before Greene's passing. Costner expressed gratitude for witnessing part of Greene's lasting legacy, remembering him as a master at work and a wonderful human being. Greene's legacy includes opening doors for Indigenous stories in film, a cause Costner has supported through several major projects.