David McPhail was trailblazing satirist and highly regarded actor. Photo: NZ HeraldTears, hugs and raucous laughter marked today’s emotional farewell of pioneering Kiwi comedian and actor David McPhail who died suddenly last week. They paid tribute to not just a trailblazing satirist, but more importantly, a devoted father-of-two and beloved grandfather-of-four. David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. His family, including his wife Anne, children and grandchildren, gave emotional tributes to McPhail.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 18, 2021 06:11 UTC