Hundreds of Norwegian schoolchildren bid farewell to Keiko the killer whale today by building a burial mound of stone over the Hollywood star’s grave.

Keiko, the killer whale star of the Free Willy films has died, it was announced today.

After weeks of searching, supporters of Keiko the killer whale today finally found a winter home for the star of the Free Willy films.

Despite the efforts of his keepers, some Norwegians still can’t resist Keiko the killer whale, including a little girl who spent hours playing the Free Willy film theme on her harmonica – just like in the film.

Keiko the film star killer whale who swam to the security of a Norwegian fjord after being returned to the wild will probably remain there under human care for the winter, his handler said today.