David McPhail funeral: Hundreds farewell legendary funnyman in Christchurch
18 May, 2021 04:30 AM
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New Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George Heard
New Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George Heard
Tears, hugs and raucous laughter marked today s emotional farewell of pioneering Kiwi comedian and actor David McPhail who passed away suddenly last week.
McPhail – one half of the famed McPhail and Gadsby satirical comedy show which dominated New Zealand television in the 80s – died of a heart attack in the early hours of Friday morning, aged 76.
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Actor and comedian David McPhail has died at the age of 76.
McPhail, one half of the legendary duo McPhail and Gadsby, died in Christchurch overnight. He h
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Tributes have been pouring in after actor and comedian David McPhail, famous for his impersonations of Prime Minister Robert Muldoon, died.
Your playlist will load after this ad The actor and comedian died of a heart attack yesterday at the age of 76. Source: 1 NEWS
McPhail, 76, was a writer, producer, actor and comedian who became one of the best known people in New Zealand television.
In a post on Facebook, his son Matt said: It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you the news that our wonderful husband, father and grandfather David McPhail died in his sleep last night. He leaves a great big hole in our lives but not in our hearts. A truly beautiful man.