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Legendary Yolŋu actor David Dalaithngu

Yolŋu actor David Dalaithngu (right) poses for a photograph with his son Jamie Gulpilil
Yolŋu actor David Dalaithngu (right) poses for a photograph with his son Jamie Gulpilil Source: AAP

Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu has died in South Australia after a 50 year career on screen in classic films. The 68-year-old Yolŋu man had a long battle with lung cancer and the Australian public is paying tribute to his talents. This is a Russian language content.


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Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu has died in South Australia after a 50 year career on screen in classic films. The 68-year-old Yolŋu man had a long battle with lung cancer and the Australian public is paying tribute to his talents. This is a Russian language content.



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