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Subject: August Schellenberg Dead -- 'Free Willy' Star Dies at 77

Written By: Claybricks on 08/18/13 at 2:28 pm

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August Schellenberg Dead -- 'Free Willy' Star Dies at 77

August Schellenberg -- who played Jesse's Native American mentor in "Free Willy" -- has died Thursday in Texas after a long battle with cancer ... TMZ has learned.

Schellenberg's family tells TMZ ... August died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

77-year-old Schellenberg had a long and storied career in Hollywood -- often playing Native American characters.

In fact, he was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Chief Sitting Bull in "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee."

August appeared in all 3 "Free Willy" movies. He also appeared alongside Christian Bale and Colin Farrell in the 2005 flick, "The New World."

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Subject: Re: August Schellenberg Dead -- 'Free Willy' Star Dies at 77

Written By: nally on 08/19/13 at 3:13 pm

So sad. :\'( I saw the movie "Free Willy" 20 years ago and I remember this character.

Subject: Re: August Schellenberg Dead -- 'Free Willy' Star Dies at 77

Written By: Howard on 08/20/13 at 6:34 am

I liked Free Willy too. R.I.P Mr Schellenberg.  :\'(

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