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- Died
- Birth nameTom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu
- Mandawuy Yunupingu was born on September 17, 1956 in Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia. He was an actor and composer, known for Encino Man (1992), Yolngu Boy (2001) and True Love and Chaos (1997). He was married to Gatjilayngu Maymuru. He died on June 2, 2013 in Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia.
- SpouseGatjilayngu Maymuru(? - June 2, 2013) (his death, 6 children)
- RelativesGalarrwuy Yunupingu(Sibling)
- Lead singer of popular Australian indigenous band, Yothu Yindi.
- Named his popular band Yothu Yindi, because it means 'Child and Mother' in his native tongue, Gumatj.
- Brother of Galarrwuy Yunupingu
- Uncle of Makuma Yunupingu
- Worked with Andrew Farriss, of INXS, to produce the latest Yothu Yindi album.
- Racism is a disease in society. We're all equal. I don't care what their colour is, or religion. Just as long as they're human beings they're my buddies.
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