Floyd Red Crow Westerman Dies
Posted by Slobokan @ 13:09 · 139 words · print
Floyd Red Crow Westerman, an American Indian activist, actor and country/folk singer who appeared in "Dances With Wolves," has died. He was 71.
Westerman died from complications of leukemia Thursday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said his son, Richard Tall Bear Westerman.
The actor-musician appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, including in recurring roles as Uncle Ray Firewalker on "Walker, Texas Ranger" and George Littlefox on "Dharma & Greg."
A respected musician, he worked with Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and others.
"He always said he was a musician first and he just acted for the money," his son said Friday.
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In addition to his son, Westerman is survived by his wife, Rosie; and four daughters, Chante Westerman of Washington state, Chenoa Westerman of South Dakota, Jennifer Westerman of Arizona and Nicky Jackson of Minneapolis.
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Posted by Wavy Gravy
December 15, 2007 @ 20:02
Haiku for Floyd
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Red Crow passed over
He's dancing with Great Spirit
Wolves of winter weep______________
Wavy Gravy 12/13/07