Saginaw Grant, actor of “The Lone Ranger” and “Breaking Bad”, has died

Prolific Native American actor Saginaw Grant of “The Lone Ranger” celebrity died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 85 years old.

His publicist Lani Carmichael told The Associated Press he died in a private care facility in Hollywood, California.

“Her motto in life has always been to respect each other and not to talk about each other in a negative way,” she said.

News of his death was also shared on his Facebook page. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that a warrior has been called home. Saginaw Morgan Grant, the hereditary chief and healer of the Sac & Fox tribe, has traveled the world talking about his traditions, experiences, sobriety and faith both as a Native American and as a Christian. ”, We read in the message.

Grant’s other roles included a role in the Anthony Hopkins film, “The Fastest Indian in the World,” and a stint on the 1993 CBS series “Harts of the West,” starring Beau Bridges and his father, Lloyd Bridges.

The Oklahoma native also had a guest role in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” where he played a truck driver in the 2013 episode, “Ozymandias.”

Grant has also appeared on shows such as “Baywatch”, “My Name Is Earl”, “American Horror Story”, “Shameless”, “Baskets” and “Veep”.

He even participated in the National Gathering of Native American Veterans. The event is held annually in Wheaton, Ill., Where participants honor veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras and branches in Native American style.

“He thought it was important that the Aboriginal people be recognized as veterans,” Joseph Podlasek, the event’s organizer, told the AP. “He was kind, gentle and very humble. “

Grant is survived by his daughter Lisa; grandchildren Cassandra, Vanessa and Della as well as her great grandchildren Joseph, Sherry Jo, Stephen and Micah Little Crow; and brothers Austin and Francis.