Actor and writer Nancy Brunning has died, aged 48. "With a heavy heart, I post this message on behalf of Nancy's Whānau ...eOne ANZ/YouTube Nancy Brunning starred as matriarch Ramona Mahana in the 2016 film, 'Mahana'. READ MORE:* New Zealand actress Nancy Brunning 'unwell', friends crowdsourcing for life-prolonging drug* Astroman - endearing, physical and nostalgic coming-of-age drama* The Brokenwood Mysteries makes a killing internationallyWell-known for her portrayal of nurse Jaki Manu on Shortland Street, Brunning was an actor, writer and director who won awards for her work. Craig Simcox Nancy Brunning was well-known for her role of Nurse Jaki in Shortland Street. A spokesperson for the whānau, Morrison requested people respect the privacy of Brunning's whānau and friends while they made their final farewells.

Source: Stuff November 16, 2019 22:04 UTC