Katikati native Bunny Walters, a popular singer of the 1970s, has passed away in Waikato Hospital today.
Bunny died following a short ilness, reports Stuff. He was surrounded by family.
He was 63-years-old.
Of Ngai Te Rangi descent, Bunny rose to prominence as a singer with such hits as ‘Brandy', ‘Nearest Thing to Heaven', ‘Home Isn't Home Anymore' and ‘Take the Money and Run'.
He was due to perform in his home town of Katikati at the community's Christmas in the Park event on December 3 at Moore Park.
But event organiser Jacqui Knight says the singer had to cancel due to illness.
Details of his funeral are expected to follow.
4 comments
bunny
Posted on 14-12-2016 14:27 | By whatsinaname
RIP. Lived your music
Special man
Posted on 14-12-2016 16:03 | By Tassie
Always enjoyed your music , RIP
Sad news
Posted on 14-12-2016 17:04 | By Reefer
Played in backing band behind Bunny on a few occasions and always had a blast, great Kiwi character and iconic NZ entertainer. Those were the days, bro.
Another one
Posted on 15-12-2016 07:28 | By HallowesHell
Gone, why do the good ones have to go. There are plenty of talentless musicians on this earth to take instead.
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