Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 3, sharing his thoughts on ...

Richter played Glen's foster son, Jesse, in the 1993 film Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his ...

Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 3, sharing his thoughts on ...

When Michael Madsen died, the first movie I thought of was Free Willy.

“Free Willy” Actor Jason James Richter Remembers Michael Madsen for Having a 'Profound Effect' on Him as a Child Star Michael Madsen's death was confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, July 3 ...

Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced actor known for his tough-guy charisma and prolific film career, passed away on Thursday at age 67. As news of his death spread, fans took to social media to mourn ...

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While he was known for playing bad boys in Quentin Tarantino movies, Michael Madsen showed a softer side in 1993's Free Willy.

Farewell, my dear friend," the 86-year-old screen legend told The New York Post. Jason James Richter, the former child star who appeared alongside Madsen in Free Willy, said the actor had a "profound" ...