17M views · 217K reactions | It’s probably the most famous orca in the world. However, its real story is still widely unknown. This is the true and moving story of Keiko, the orca from « Free Willy ». | Brut nature | Facebook

In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service

Twenty years ago, on December 12th, 2003, Keiko took his last breath in Norway alongside his caretaker, Tobba. We celebrate Keiko's life and the legacy he left for both captive and wild orcas with these beautiful words from Dave Phillips, Founder and Director of "The Free Willy Keiko Foundation": "Keiko had the most amazing odyssey from captivity back to life in his home waters. He became the most famous whale in history, and his story led to the worldwide recognition that orcas don't belong in