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AZ Diné Artist Bahe “Buddy” Whitethorne Jr. Dead At 41

Bahe “Buddy” Whitethorne Jr., an Arizona born Diné artist, passed away on Monday, March 26. He was 41.

Whitethorne’s family members announced the sad news of his passing. No cause of death was provided.

Whitethorne was the son of Shonto artist Baje Whitethorne Sr. and Priscilla Whitethorne. source

Bahe, better known as “Buddy,” was Tsi’naajínii and born for Lók’aa’ Dine’é. His maternal grandfather is Tábąąhá and his paternal grandfather is Hashk’ąą Hadzohí.

Bahe was born in Flagstaff and attended Thomas Elementary School and Coconino High School.

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