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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