Beloved New Zealand comedian and television presenter Dai Henwood has died, aged 48.
Henwood, who became a household name through shows including 7 Days, Family Feud and Dancing with the Stars, had been living with incurable bowel cancer since his diagnosis in 2020.
Henwood’s management said it was with “deep sadness” that they shared that Henwood died holding the hands of his family in Auckland Hospital on Tuesday morning.
“Dai is survived by his beloved wife Jo, his darling children Charlie & Lucy, and his devoted mother Dame Carolyn Henwood.
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Dai Henwood died holding the hands of his family in Auckland Hospital on Tuesday morning.
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