New Zealand music stars who deceased at age 44
Here are 3 famous musicians from New Zealand died at 44:
Paul Haines
Paul Haines (June 8, 1970 New Zealand-April 5, 2015) was a New Zealand writer, consultant and information technology consultant.
His albums: Escalator Over the Hill.
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Paul Okesene
Paul Okesene (November 14, 1967 Auckland-September 15, 2012) was a New Zealand personality.
He was best known as a Samoan-New Zealand professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "The Samoan Savage". Okesene began his wrestling career in the late 1980s and was a part of the American Wrestling Association before joining the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the early 1990s. He was a popular wrestler among fans and was known for his imposing size and aggressive style.
After retiring from wrestling in the mid-1990s, Okesene became involved in various charitable organizations and community service projects in New Zealand. He was also a motivational speaker, sharing his experiences of overcoming adversity and promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Okesene tragically passed away in 2012 at the age of 44 due to complications from heart surgery. He is remembered fondly by his fans, friends, and family as a talented wrestler and a kind and generous person who made a positive impact on the world around him.
During his wrestling career, Okesene's most notable feud was with Yokozuna, another wrestler of Samoan descent. They had several matches against each other, which always ended in a draw. Okesene also had a memorable appearance at WrestleMania IX in 1993, where he faced The Steiner Brothers in a tag team match alongside Fatu.Okesene's commitment to charity work was displayed through his involvement in several organizations, including the Salvation Army and the Auckland City Mission. He also founded the Paul Okesene Foundation, which aimed to help underprivileged children in New Zealand. The foundation continues to operate today in his memory.Okesene's legacy lives on within the wrestling community, as well as through the work of his foundation and the lives he touched through his charitable work.
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Marc Hunter
Marc Hunter (September 7, 1953 Taumarunui-July 17, 1998) also known as Marc Alexander Hunter was a New Zealand singer and actor.
Discography: Night and Day. Genres he performed include Rock music.
He died caused by laryngeal cancer.
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