SYDNEY (AP) - David Ngoombujarra, an Aborigine who acted in "Australia," ''Rabbit-Proof Fence" and other Australian films, has died.
The 44-year-old actor was found in a park Sunday and died at a hospital in Fremantle, near Perth on Australia's west coast. Police have not determined the cause but said his death was not suspicious.
Ngoombujarra was one of Australia's best-known indigenous actors.
"Australia" star Hugh Jackman said Tuesday on Twitter he was saddened by Ngoombujarra's death. He tweeted, "his laugh, warmth and humanity" would live on.
Ngoombujarra won Australian Film Institute awards for "Blackfellas" and "Black and White."
Other films include "Ned Kelly," ''Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" and "Kangaroo Jack."
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
Oh the pain behind that beautiful smile. May you find the peace in your Dreamtime that you were denied in your life. Long past time that the Aboriginal people of Australia should be give a "Voice"
Helen Jurie
February 11, 2023 | Other
Strange how life pans out my brother...I well remember that day we met in Martin Place Sydney... you busking with your didgeridoo imitating all those animal sounds you did so well...We became "blood brothers" within that time and I well remember some days later you playing didgeridoo with the "red neck mothers"band at the Dunkirk hotel in Pyrmont... How the Sydney "Bandidos" pulled up on their Harleys and ended up dancing to the song "Gloria" that you were playing with the band that...
Brian Bochow
December 06, 2019 | Australia | Brother
Nazarene Mckinney
April 26, 2017 | Nazarene, FL
sad to hear of your passing, hope your at peace now and forever.
December 10, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. He was an outstanding actor and my family loved to watch him work. This is your "Walk About" David. This American family loved you dearly brother!
Paulette Weatherly
December 01, 2011 | Fairfield, CA
You will be greatly missed for your acting and your passion for humanity. The world is a small place, and you touched me all the way in Austin, Texas. USA
Rest in peace. In the Great Down Under. David Ngoombujarra.
Beverly A. Adamberry
Austin, Texas USA
October 10, 2011
"On Walkabout" "Dreamtime Journey Brother David"
Brother David
Can't believe your gone so suddenly, I have been On Walkabout for the past 8 years overseas and was meaning to catch up back in Australia this year sometime, I am sad to know that your gone from this world to the Dreamtime Place of our Ancestors.
Dreamtime Blessings always Brother, you where always one of my many inspirations in my artistic career, you Brother Ernie Dingo, Brother David Gulpili
See you again one day
"Dreamtime was...
John Smith Gumbula
September 24, 2011 | No Fixed Addess
"Dreamtime Journey" "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere."
Brother David
Can't believe your gone so suddenly, I have been On Walkabout for the past 8 years overseas and was meaning to catch up back in Australia this year 2011 sometime, I am sad to know that your gone from this world to the Dreamtime Place of our Ancestors.
Dreamtime Blessings always Brother, you where always one of my many inspirations in my artistic career, you Brother Ernie Dingo, Brother David Gulpili and all the other amazing successful inspirational...
John Smith Gumbula
September 24, 2011 | Brisbane
David Ngoombujarra Star,my grandfather, i will always love you and i will miss you. the past year with you was the best i cant believe you was taken from us love you heaps <3 xoxo
xena evans
September 22, 2011 | Port Augusta