Here are 1 famous actors from New Zealand died at 44:
Marc Hunter (September 7, 1953 Taumarunui-July 17, 1998) also known as Marc Alexander Hunter was a New Zealand singer and actor.
He died caused by laryngeal cancer.
Hunter was the lead singer of the popular New Zealand rock band, Dragon, which rose to fame in Australia in the 1970s and 80s. He was known for his powerful vocals and flamboyant stage presence, and helped to establish Dragon as one of the most successful acts in Australian music history.
Aside from his music career, Hunter also had a successful acting career, appearing in a number of films and television shows. He played the role of Andrew "Fraggle" Long in the popular Australian TV series, "Heartbreak High".
In the late 1980s, Hunter was diagnosed with throat cancer, but continued to perform with Dragon until his health deteriorated in the mid-1990s. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 44, leaving behind a legacy as one of New Zealand's most beloved and influential musicians.
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