(Reuters) - Actor August Schellenberg, best known for playing Native American roles in films such as "Free Willy" and "The New World," has died after battling lung cancer, his manager said on Friday.

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DALLAS -- Canadian-born actor August Schellenberg, who starred in the "Free Willy" films and appeared in numerous television roles, has died at his Dallas home after a fight with lung cancer, his ...

The Canadian actor's agent Jamie Levitt confirmed the news of his passing. Schellenberg starred in the first three Free Willy movies, playing a Native American mentor. His other roles included Chief ...