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David McPhail funeral: Hundreds farewell legendary funnyman in Christchurch 18 May, 2021 04:30 AM 3 minutes to read 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 �...

Very sad to hear of the passing of David McPhail today. I had the privilege of working with him on several occasions and had the opportunity to appreciate both his comic and acting talent at first hand. Such a professional – such a joy. I interviewed David and his onscreen partner Jon Gadsby for my 1998 documentary Beyond A Joke which looked at the early days of comedy on New Zealand television. You can find that interview by clicking on the link below. It is in part 2 RIP David   Bryan Bruce is one of NZs most respected documentary makers and public intellectuals who has tirelessly expose...

• Source:  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 ...

“He leaves a great big hole in our lives but not in our hearts. A truly beautiful man,” his son Matt said. McPhail's wife Anne had said goodnight to him before going home from the resthome. He died soon after, Matt said. “She said her farewell, and we feel like he was happy. He knew everyone was there and he was ready,” he said. Although his health had taken a bad turn, Matt said his father remained in good spirits. “He was sharp as a tack, one of the most intelligent men I have met and one of the funniest as well. He had that right till the end.”