Fargo and Dances With Wolves actor Steve Reevis passes away at age 55
Actor Steve Reevis has passed away at the age of 55.
The Native American actor, who had supporting roles in the movies Fargo and Last of the Dogmen, died at a hospital in Missoula, Montana on Friday.
Ralph Foster of the Foster Funeral Home said he did not know the cause of death.
Legend: Actor Steve Reevis has passed away at the age of 55 at a hospital in Missoula, Montana on Friday; (pictured 2015)
Reevis was a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and born in Browning, Montana to Lloyd and Lila Reevis.
After auditioning for stunt work on the movie War Games, Reevis wanted to try his hand at acting.
He soon found work in the television productions of Lakota Moon and Miracle in the Wilderness.
Credits: The Native American actor had supporting roles in the movies Dancing Fargo and Last of the Dogmen
After a few more stints on the small screen as well as some commercials, Reeves landed parts in the films Twins and The Doors.
Later he appeared in the movie Dances With Wolves and the 2005 version of The Longest Yard.
His television credits also included Walker, Texas Ranger, Jag and Bones.
Beginnings: Reevis was a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and born in Browning, Montana to Lloyd and Lila Reevis; (pictured in Fargo)
First Americans in the Arts honored Reeves with an award for his supporting roles in both Fargo and the TV movie Crazy Horse in 1996.
Reevis is survived by his wife, Macile, and four children - sons Joseph, Kyiyo, Pikuni and his daughter Taywanee.
Foster says funeral arrangements are pending.
Warrior: He also appeared in the movies Dances With Wolves and the 2005 version of The Longest Yard
Most watched News videos
- Donald Trump uses two hands to drink water from glass
- ISIS claims it has hacked US Army sites in new propaganda video
- F***ing joke? Paula Radcliffe's husband on Mo Farah's SPOTY win
- Sheriff reveals horrifying details about woman mauled by dogs
- Saudi air forces intercept ballistic missiles fired by Yemen rebels
- Woman brings BABY into out-of-control brawl at Florida mall
- Terrifying moment plane crashes at airshow in the Russian Arctic
- Adorable video of husky dog nuzzling up to newborn baby
- 'Several people killed' after Amtrak train derails near Seattle
- Fire rages from car after it exploded with driver stuck inside
- Student gets into epic dance battle with teacher
- Liam Allan says: 'the next steps are to sue' the police
- Wife is covered in bruises so husband could degrade her...
- Queen appoints Prince Harry to take over from his...
- Indiana pastor remarries after his first wife was...
- Parents pull their children out of Connecticut high...
- PIERS MORGAN: She might look better doing it but...
- 'Beautiful' mother-of-two and her scientist boyfriend who...
- Britain's FILTHIEST house: Revolting scene including...
- Thought you knew the Tube map? Not any more - THIS is how...
- Hollywood's first major sex scandal: 'Prince of silent...
- What do gynecologists and pizza delivery guys have in...
- Ex-nurse, 27, who pretended to be a man to pursue online...
- 'Several Americans among 12 killed' after a bus carrying...
- Wife, 31, 'stabs her husband to death with their children...
- Moment Yemen rebels launch ballistic missile that was...
- Kim Jong-un 'executes' ANOTHER official over a launch...
- A tent riddled with Nazi bullets, bikinis on parade and a...
- How many more texts have police 'sat on'? Hundreds of...
- Family are ordered to GIVE their £600,000 home to their...