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Is Prince Tui Teka still alive?
Deceased (1937–1985)
Prince Tui Teka/Living or Deceased
What did Prince Tui Teka die of?
Heart attack
Prince Tui Teka/Cause of death
Teka died in early 1985 of a heart attack in his room while waiting to perform at the Ruawai Tavern in Northland, and was survived by his wife Missy and daughters Davinia and Missy Jr.
How old was Tui Teka when he died?
47 years (1937–1985)
Prince Tui Teka/Age at death
Was Prince Tui Teka a prince?
He was born Tui Teka and took on “Prince” as part of his stage-name; a royalty bestowed upon him. Elvis was the King, so he wanted to be (New Zealand’s) Prince.
Where is Prince Tui Teka buried?
Prince Tui Teka
| Birth | 8 Mar 1937 Ruatahuna, Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
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| Death | 23 Jan 1985 (aged 47) Ruawai, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand |
| Burial | Tokomaru Bay Urupā Tokomaru, Gisborne District, Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Memorial ID | 7349057 · View Source |
What happened Missy Teka?
Missy Teka the wife of legendary performer the late Prince Tui Teka has been killed in a road crash in the Waikato. Mrs Teka has been named as the driver killed in a head-on crash on SH2, near the intersection of Mangatangi Rd near Mangatawhiri, on Thursday.
Where is Prince Tui Teka from?
Ruatahuna, New Zealand
Prince Tui Teka/Place of birth
Prince Tui Teka. Tumanako “Tui” Teka (born 8 March 1937 in Ruatahuna, New Zealand of Tuhoe descent, died 23 January 1985 ), better known by his stage names “Tui Latui” or Prince Tui Teka was a Māori singer and actor. Teka was a member of the Maori Volcanics Showband before having a successful solo career.
What kind of movies did Prince Tui Teka appear in?
He appeared in many movies, including “Nate & Hayes” with Tommy Lee Jones and Miles O’keefe. Actor, Entertainer. One of Maoridoms best loved entertainers, who not only had many hits on the New Zealand charts, but also was a consumate live entertainer.
What did Missy Tui Teka do for a living?
“Missy was internationally renowned for her continuous support of her late husband Prince Tui Teka, but within her home of Tokomaru Bay and among Ngati Porou whanau she was seen as much much more. “She was a talented modern musician, but could also hold her own on stage performing kapa haka.”