New Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George Heard18 May, 2021 04:30 AM 3 minutes to readNew Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George HeardTears, hugs and raucous laughter marked today's emotional farewell of pioneering Kiwi comedian and actor David McPhail who passed away suddenly last week. Rowley described McPhail as "one of the most important people in my life", saying he was humble and forgiving, "especially with me". David McPhail passed away last week, aged 76.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2021 04:41 UTC