Free Willy Stunt Double's Orca Rescue Story
Update: 2025-11-18
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Debi Derryberry, stunt double for Free Willy, shares her experience training with Keiko, the real orca, for the iconic rescue scene. She reveals her unique role as the one rescued by the whale, and discusses her shift in perspective on keeping whales in captivity. The films success led to Keikos release back into the wild, but he passed away in 2003.
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