Obituary of David Gulpilil

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David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil (born July 1st, 1953 in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory) was a TV Actor who was best known for several Australian movies including "Walkabout, Storm Boy". David died on November 29th, 2021 and his death was because of issues related to lung cancer. He was 68 years old.

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David Gulpilil Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gulpilil, David
    • Common Name: David Gulpilil
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
    • Birth Date: July 01, 1953
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: Australian
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Robyn Djunginy (married ?-divorced 2003)
      • Airlie Thomas (married ?-divorced ?)
      • Miriam Ashley (married 2004–2021, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Milan Gulpilil
    • Daughter(s):
      • Phoebe Marson
      • MaKia McLaughlin

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 29 2021 at age 68
  • Place: Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

TV ActorAustralian Born on July 1st Born in 1953 Born in Northern Territory Died in 2021 Died at age 68 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. "

"The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye...until we meet again"

"David Gulpilil's life was a testament to his incredible talent, cultural pride, and unwavering dedication to preserving and sharing Australian Indigenous culture. His impact and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"David Gulpilil was an Australian actor and traditional dancer known for his exceptional talent and representation of indigenous culture throughout his career, which tragically came to an end due to a prolonged battle with lung cancer. (V)"

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Community Comments:

Cheryl Butler: You were and still are and always will be the magic man. Loved you so much. Regret I never got to meet you. I will never forget you. My heart is very sad.


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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-08 08:43:06
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