Aboriginal actor David Ngoombujarra dies
Australian star of films such as Crocodile Dundee, Australia and Rabbit-Proof Fence has been found dead in a park near Perth
David Ngoombujarra, one of the best-known Aboriginal actors and a three-time Australian Film Institute award winner, has died. Ngoombujarra, 44, had leading roles in films such as Australia, Ned Kelly and Rabbit-Proof Fence, and also featured in Crocodile Dundee and TV series Home and Away.
He was found dead in a park in Fremantle, the port city near Perth, on Sunday. Police report they are waiting for a toxicology report to determine the cause of death but say it was not suspicious.
Hugh Jackman, who worked with Ngoombujarra on Australia, expressed his sorrow on Twitter. "So saddened to hear about the passing of David Ngoombujarra Starr. An extraordinary man, actor and friend," he said. "His laugh, warmth and humanity will live on with all who knew him."
Ngoombujarra was born...
David Ngoombujarra, one of the best-known Aboriginal actors and a three-time Australian Film Institute award winner, has died. Ngoombujarra, 44, had leading roles in films such as Australia, Ned Kelly and Rabbit-Proof Fence, and also featured in Crocodile Dundee and TV series Home and Away.
He was found dead in a park in Fremantle, the port city near Perth, on Sunday. Police report they are waiting for a toxicology report to determine the cause of death but say it was not suspicious.
Hugh Jackman, who worked with Ngoombujarra on Australia, expressed his sorrow on Twitter. "So saddened to hear about the passing of David Ngoombujarra Starr. An extraordinary man, actor and friend," he said. "His laugh, warmth and humanity will live on with all who knew him."
Ngoombujarra was born...
- 7/19/2011
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
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