Veteran actor David Gulpilil, who lit up the screen in his 1971 debut film `Walkabout` and recently starred in a biographical documentary about his remarkable life, has passed away at the age of 68. As per Variety, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago. The Australian actor was a pioneering indigenous performer with talents including acting, singing and painting.

His film credits include `The Last Wave`, `Crocodile Dundee`, `The Tracker`, `Rabbit-Proof Fence`, `Ten Canoes`, `Goldstone` and `Charlie`s Country`. TV credits include `Pine Gap` and `The Timeless Land`. "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)," said South Australia`s Premier Steven Marshall in a statement on Monday.