Steve Reevis, the Hollywood actor who played supporting roles in acclaimed movies like "Fargo" and "Dances With Wolves" died Thursday at a hospital in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 55.

According to a report by the Hollywood Reporter, Ralph Foster of Foster Funeral Home said Friday the cause of the death was not known. Reevis was a member of the Blackfeet Tribe from northwestern Montana.

According to Reevis’ IMDB page, he was born, Aug. 14, 1962, and grew up on Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. He was the fourth of six siblings born to Curley and Lila Reevis. He was a graduate from Flandreau High School after which he attended Haskell Indian Junior College in Lawrence, Kansas, where he received a degree in arts.

Post college, he went to Los Angeles to try and commence his acting career. At that time, he spent many months near a beach in his car, a 1971 Ford Torino, before he earned a better income.

In 1996, Reevis was awarded by First Americans in the Arts (FAITA) for his supporting actor roles in the critically commended film "Fargo" and the television movie "Crazy Horse." In 2004, he was rewarded with the same accolade for his work in the ABC series "Line of Fire."

According to a report by Indian Country Today, Reevis’ first job in the industry was that of a stunt rider in the film "War Party" released in 1987. Reevis’ brother, Tim Reevis, also worked in the movie. Reevis’ first acting role was in 1988 in the movie "Twins." Reevis then played the character of a mute Cheyenne warrior in the classic Hollywood film "Dances With Wolves" in 1990.

In 1993, he played the role of an Apache scout named Chato in the movie "Geromino: An American Legend."

According to the report, Reevis perhaps was known best for his lead role as a Native American in the movie "Last of the Dogmen" in 1995.

Reevis’ last performance was in the 2015 comedy movie "Fishing Naked." In the film, Reevis worked with other Native American actors such as Bronson Pelletier, Tinsel Korey and Elaine Miles.

Korey having worked with Reevis in the movie reportedly said she was saddened hearing the news of Reevis’ passing away.

"I was blessed to have shared the screen with Steve Reevis. His comedic timing was impeccable, his smile contagious and his spirit uplifted a room. Both on and off screen he had a way of making you feel at home," Korey said.

"The cast and crew of our movie are absolutely heartbroken. My deepest condolences to his family in this time of great sorrow. He will be missed dearly," she added.

Korey also tweeted her condolence for the deceased actor.

The Twitter account of the Indian Leader, a Native American student newspaper also tweeted offering condolences.

After Reevis passed away, a GoFundMe donation page was made in order to help the family with expenses for the funeral.

The donation page read: "It is with a heavy heart that our much loved son, father, brother, uncle and friend Steve Reevis crossed over to the Sand Hills and is walking with God."

"He was always friendly and down to earth, he often shared a good joke and funny stories about his acting adventures. He was known for his infectious laugh and good Blackfeet humor," it added.

Reevis is survived by his wife his Macile Reevis, his three sons, Joseph, Kyiyo, Pikuni and his daughter Taywanee.

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