Kiwi television presenter, radio broadcaster, entertainer, singer and writer Max Cryer has passed away at age 86.
A representative for the family says his death about midday yesterday was very sudden, and he was bright as a button the night before.
Variety Artist Club of New Zealand Patron David Hartnell says Cryer had an extraordinary career... and was a trailblazer in the industry.
Cryer's television works included the game shows Mastermind and University Challenge, alongside the talk-show Town Cryer.
Cryer had been awarded the Order of the British Empire.
