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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Keiko_(orca)Keiko (orca) - Wikipedia

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   Keiko ( c. 1977/1978 – 12 December 2003) was a male orca captured in the Atlantic Ocean near Iceland in 1979. He was best known for his portrayal of Willy in the 1993 film Free Willy. In 1996, Warner Bros. and the International Marine Mammal Project collaborated to return Keiko to the wild.

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4. screenrant.com › what-happened-to-whale-after-freeWhat Happened To The Whale From Free Willy After The Movie

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   Aug 17, 2023 · In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0106965Free Willy (1993) - IMDb

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   Jul 16, 1993 · A boy befriends a killer whale in captivity and tries to free him from the aquarium owners. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this PG-rated film.

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   • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family

   • Director: Simon Wincer
   • Release Date: 1993-07-16

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     What Happened to KEIKO? | The Whale from FREE WILLY

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     Free Willy | Modern Trailer | HBO Max

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7. www.the-sun.com › news › 3803974Heartbreaking story of Free Willy star Keiko the killer whale ...

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   Oct 6, 2021 · THE real-life orca star of blockbuster movie Free Willy was never truly free. The killer whale who starred in the 1993 classic, named Keiko, died an agonising death in 2003 after tragically failing to adapt to a new life in the wild off the coast of Iceland.

8. www.keikotheuntoldstory.comKeiko The Untold Story of The Star of Free Willy

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   Watch how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with wild orcas, and even exhibited physical signs of attempts to mate ...

9. www.orcanetwork.org › keiko-life-storyKeiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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   Learn about Keiko, the orca who inspired the movie Free Willy and was released back to the wild after years of captivity. Read his history, challenges, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive account by Orca Network.

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    Was Free Willy really free?

    • THE real-life orca star of blockbuster movie Free Willy was never truly free. The killer whale who starred in the 1993 classic, named Keiko, died an agonising death in 2003 after tragically failing to adapt to a new life in the wild off the coast of Iceland.

    Heartbreaking story of Free Willy star Keiko the killer whale who died

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    Is Keiko a robot whale in Free Willy?

    • The scene is incorporated into “Free Willy.” They expect to use a robot whale for the scene, but they give Keiko a try, and he performs flawlessly on the first take. The cast and crew grow very fond of Keiko. 1992: Warner Bros. Studios films Free Willy on location in Mexico City.

    Keiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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    Will Free Willy whale go back to wild?

    • On more than a dozen occasions Keiko encountered wild whales, and interacted with them directly on nearly half a dozen occasions. He was able to stay out in the open ocean environment for up to three days at a time. Nevertheless, London Daily Telegraph announces "Free Willy" whale will never go back to wild.

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    Who was the killer whale in Free Willy?

    • It was in 1993 that the six-tonne whale found worldwide fame when he was taken from his tank in Mexico and cast in Hollywood movie Free Willy. He was the lovable killer whale who wouldn’t hurt a hair on Jesse’s head – the young boy who became enraptured by his deadly friend.

    The real story behind Free Willy - Metro

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11. metro.co.uk › 2018/04/02 › real-story-behind-freeWhat is the true story behind Free Willy, the movie based on ...

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    Apr 2, 2018 · For many, Free Willy is the childhood story of a young boy who befriends a killer whale before heroically freeing him into the wild. But the real story behind the 1993...