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New Zealand has lost one of its greatest and most loved entertainers with the death of Sir Howard Morrison, Prime Minister John Key said today.
Sir Howard Morrison
Prime Minister paid tribute to Sir Howard from New York, where he is at the United Nations, calling him "a real gentleman".
My thoughts are with his whanau at this time. Sir Howard Morrison will be greatly missed."
Sir Howard was a New Zealand success story. From humble beginnings he became an international success, first with the Howard Morrison Quartet, and then in an illustrious solo career.
Sir Howard had made an immense contribution to New Zealand music over more than 50 years
Sir Howard, 74, who had a history of heart problems, died at his home in Rotorua this morning.