TV STAR DEAD
Pua Magasiva dead – Power Rangers actor dies aged 38
Cops found the Kiwi actor unresponsive at an address in Wellington on Saturday
POWER Rangers actor Pua Magasiva has been found dead at his home in New Zealand.
Cops found the Kiwi actor - who played Red Wind Ranger Shane Clarke in Power Rangers Ninja Storm - unresponsive at an address in Wellington on Saturday.
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He was also a long-running star of the popular Shortland Street soap.
The cause of the 38-year-old's death has not yet been revealed.
A spokesman for the show's production company said: "We are all absolutely devastated at the tragic news regarding Pua Magasiva.
"Pua was a much loved member of the South Pacific Pictures' family for many years and our hearts and thoughts go out to Pua's family at this time."
The Samoan-born actor had also starred as nurse Vinnie Kruse in hundreds of episodes of "Shortland Street," one of New Zealand's most popular soaps.
He began the role in 2003, at the height of his fame, and has starred in the show since his return in 2012.
Last year, he married teacher Lizz Sadler.
Magasiva's Power Rangers co-star Jason Chan posted a moving tribute to his friend on Facebook.
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He wrote: "Incredibly sad to hear that one of our ranger family is gone. It will never be the same again.
"PUA you will be so dearly missed. You were the centre of energy on set and off.
"Always laughing, giggling and involved in practical jokes."
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