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Filmmaker Lee Tamahori Dies at 75 After Illness

11/9/2025

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Lee Tamahori, a New Zealand filmmaker, died on November 7 at age 75.
His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at home after battling Parkinson's disease.
Tamahori began with Once Were Warriors, which became the highest-grossing film in New Zealand.
He achieved Hollywood success with Along Came a Spider and Die Another Day, which grossed over $430 million.
He is survived by his partner Justine and four children.

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Lee Tamahori, a New Zealand filmmaker, died on November 7 at age 75.
His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at home after battling Parkinson's disease.
Tamahori began with Once Were Warriors, which became the highest-grossing film in New Zealand.
He achieved Hollywood success with Along Came a Spider and Die Another Day, which grossed over $430 million.
He is survived by his partner Justine and four children.