Controversial long-range weather forecaster Ken Ring, known as New Zealand’s “Moon Man” for his use of lunar cycles to make predictions, has died after a short illness.
Ring’s family announced his death on Wednesday in a post on his Ken Ring – Long Range Forecaster social media page.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken (dad), following a short illness,” the family said.
“Ken was a much-loved father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by us all.”
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Ring’s family announced his death on Wednesday in a post on his Ken Ring – Long Range Forecaster social media page.
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