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Legendary Yolŋu actor David Dalaithngu has died

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

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Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu has died in South Australia after a 50 year career on screen and the Australian public is paying tribute to his talents.

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