New Zealand comedian and television personality Dai Henwood has died aged 48 following a six-year battle with bowel cancer.
His management confirmed that Henwood passed away at Auckland Hospital on Tuesday morning, 10 November, surrounded by his family.
Henwood enjoyed a 25-year career in comedy, becoming a familiar face on 7 Days and hosting popular programmes including Family Feud, Dancing with the Stars and LEGO Masters.
Diagnosed with advanced cancer in 2020 while the country was in Covid lockdown after being misdiagnosed in 2017, he publicly revealed his illness in 2023 and subsequently became an advocate for bowel cancer awareness, sharing both the physical and emotional challenges of his treatment.
His contribution to entertainment and charitable causes was recognised with an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025. Henwood is survived by his wife adn two children.
Never heard of him but still RIP.
Really do you live under a rock??
Rip Dai
No just haven’t watched TV for over 20 years now….best decision I ever made.
Lucky man
Another vaccine death no doubt. Didn’t think he was very funny at all.