Walkabout, Storm Boy and Crocodile Dundee, and has been described as “one of the greatest artists Australia has ever seen”.Announcing the news, South Australia premier Steven Marshall said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that I share with the people of South Australia the passing of an iconic, once-in-a-generation artist who shaped the history of Australian film and Aboriginal representation on screen – David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu (AM).”He added: “An actor, dancer, singer and painter, he was also one of the greatest artists Australia has ever seen.”Gulpilil came from the Mandhalpingu clan of the Yolŋu people and was raised in Arnhem Land.
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