Floyd Red Crow Westerman
1936–2007 (age 71)
Actor, musician, and activist
Biography
Floyd Red Crow Westerman, born in 1936, was a musician, actor, and activist whose resonant bass voice and dignified presence brought indigenous stories to broader audiences and inspired many through art and advocacy.
He remained grounded in his heritage while mentoring younger voices and continues to inspire through the legacy he left, now at rest at Saint Matthew Cemetery since 2007.