Beloved TV Star and Comedian Dies at the Age of 48

"Only 48 but his was a life so incredibly well lived": Jacinda Ardern, Rove McManus and more pay tribute to New Zealand comedian Dai Henwood

Beloved New Zealand comedian Dai Henwood has died aged 48 after a six-year battle with colon cancer, prompting tributes from friends.

Beloved TV star and comedian dies at the age of 48

‘After decades of entertaining us on both stage and screen, he then shared his vulnerability during his cancer diagnosis. He made so many people proud.’

Beloved Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood dies aged 48

The award-winning comedian and television presenter had been battling incurable bowel cancer since 2020.

Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood has passed away, aged 48

Beloved Kiwi comedian, author and advocate Dai Henwood has died after his six-year cancer battle. He was 48. Henwood, known for his regular appearances on Kiwi shows like 7-Days and Taskmaster, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2020 and went public with the news in 2023. He was undergoing chemotherapy and having treatment to delay the disease. A regular and inspiring face on our screens and stages, Henwood was a vocal advocate for bowel…