Here are 2 famous actors from New Zealand died at 61:
Barry Crump (May 15, 1935 Auckland-July 3, 1996 New Zealand) was a New Zealand writer and actor. He had one child, Martin Crump.
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Peter Adams (May 18, 1938 Taumarunui-December 13, 1999 Melbourne) also known as Peter John Adams was a New Zealand actor. His child is Aileen Adams.
He died as a result of cancer.
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