Obituary of Keiko

Keiko

Keiko the Orca (born September 24, 1976 in Iceland, Iceland) was an animal actor who was best known for portraying the lead character, Willy in the 1993 film, “Free Willy.” Keiko died on December 12, 2003 and his death was reportedly because of pneumonia. He died at age 27

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Keiko Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: the Orca, Keiko
Common Name: Keiko
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Iceland, Iceland
Birth Date: September 24, 1976
Age: 27 (at death)
Occupation: Animal Actor

Nationality: Icelandic
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Keiko's Family Tree

Birth Name: Keiko the orca
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Death Notice:

Date: December 12 2003 at age 27
Place: Taknes Bay, Norway
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interment: Buried in a snow-bound pasture

Category Tags:

Animal Actor Icelandic Born on September 24th Born in 1976 Died in 2003 Died at age 27 Died from Pneumonia

Keiko's Notable Roles:

Free Willy

Quotable Quotes:

"Keiko, the beloved Killer Whale who captured the hearts of millions, lived a life full of strength, resilience, and ultimately, inspiring hope for his species. (V)"

"Keiko, the famous orca and star of the movie "Free Willy," spent most of his professional life performing in theme parks, until he was later released into the wild, where he sadly faced challenges adapting to his natural habitat after years in captivity. (V)"

Is Mr. Keiko the Orca still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.