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Graham Greene, the Canadian Indigenous actor, died on Labour Day Monday at the age of 73.

Greene was a well-established actor who made a name for himself in the 1990 movie Dances with Wolves.

Greene was a proud Canadian who ended up featured in many roles over the years, including a comedic role in Maverick in 1994.

The list of movies he acted in is long, and his TV appearances might be even longer.

The 73-year-old also acted in some locally shot films in the 90s.

High River hairstylist Douglas Wallace, owner and stylist at Studio D Hair Salon, had the opportunity to work with the legendary actor in the late 1990s.

"I was the key hairstylist on a film called 'Bad Money', which was filmed in Calgary. It was a six-week shoot, and I was his stylist for the film."

When asked about his memories of Greene, he had a quick response.

"He was awesome. He was kind, generous. It was my first film, and he knew that, so he really helped me along and supported me. He told me every day about how he liked his hair done. He came to the wrap party, and he was great. I'm very saddened by his passing. He was a Canadian icon for sure."

Greene also starred in Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Green Mile, and The Twilight Saga, among others. 

He was also in an episode of The Last of Us, which was filmed in High River in season one.

The last two films he made are scheduled to be released later this year.