Please say a prayer for his family tonight. Photo / Supplied, "I thought 'that's one positive guy and an exceptionally good actor'.". Always fun, full of energy, lifted up those around him...I’ll always remember you this way. And why? This photo captures the kind of person Pua was - funny, energetic, always making people laugh. ❤️ https://t.co/cGPJFwwTie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his whānau and friends. He had been on a night out with friends at a bar in the Inter-Continental hotel in the capital's CBD shortly before 7pm. The man took a series of photos and a short video after recognising Magasiva from his acting roles to share with his friends. Born in Apia, Samoa, Magasiva moved to New Zealand aged just 2, was raised in Wellington and attended St Patrick's College. "Pua's family members are in the acute stage of grief and are not in a place to comment at this time other than to acknowledge the public outpouring of love for Pua and to thank all those who've expressed their condolences and offered their support," the statement said. Executive producer Douglas Sloan took to Twitter to post his condolences. NZME is the publisher of the Herald on Sunday. Pua Magasiva (left) and brother Robbie Magasiva in 2011. Increasing costs will become a focus during Labour's next term in government. "He was happy, upbeat and talking to everyone including the bar staff," a fellow guest said. ", Acting community in mourning over death of Pua Magasiva, Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons, A post shared by Shortland Street (@shortlandstreetofficial), cast members and crew from the movie responded to news of his death, New Zealand overtakes the UK's title for the gayest Parliament, Princess Anne in line to be 'kicked out' of royal inner circle. https://celebsblurb.com/robbie-magasiva-wife-net-worth-family-age Sophie Magasiva. NZME chief executive Michael Boggs said: "It is with deep sadness that the NZME family has today been told of the sudden death of Pua Magasiva. Thoughts and prayers to the family. 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The first Samoan Power Ranger, Magasiva was said to have "helped usher in a new age of Power Rangers" under the Disney label in 2003. A few behind the scenes photos from my library. "He was very positive ... and complimenting the staff. Magasiva was also known internationally for his role in Power Rangers Ninja Storm. Pua Magasiva as Vinnie Kruse in Shortland Street. Magasiva was also asking which were Wellington's top bars. #PRNS #powerrangers, A post shared by Glenn A. McMillan (@_glennmcmillan_) on May 10, 2019 at 11:03pm PDT. "My heart aches for our beloved Pua," he wrote. Pua Magasiva's family are in an "acute stage of grief" after his sudden death this weekend. Sophie Magasiva is on Facebook. Earlier, police had confirmed they were called to a sudden death at an address in the Wellington central business district in the early hours of Saturday morning. "You watch, tomorrow I'm going to be positive," he said. On Friday morning, Magasiva's wife Lizz Sadler posted a photo on Instagram from Wellington airport saying 'arrived'. Glen McMillan, the Yellow Ranger, posted behind the scenes photos of Magasiva on Instagram. Who will be first in line for NZ's Covid-19 vaccine? In a statement provided to the Herald this afternoon a spokesperson for the late actor's family - including twin brother Tanu and actor brother Robbie - thanked the public. Sophie Magallon. Robbie Magasiva has not directly addressed Pua's criminal history in public, but one week later made an oblique Instagram post that read "sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing.". Magasin Sophie Pierron. St Mary's College, Auckland. 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My heart breaks for your aiga , Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Valerie Adams also shared her sorrow, posting: "Rest in Peace Pua Magasiva. Blakely put up a post of a broken heart on Instagram, while Whippy posted: "I'll never forget that beautiful smile brother. "I will always remember his smiles, giggling, deep laughter in all circumstances. Tourism minister Kelvin Davis defends job in portfolio he says he wants to keep. Rest In Peace Pua Magasiva. The couple married in April last year, 18 months after meeting on Instagram. He didn't realise the officers were following up Magasiva's death until yesterday afternoon when he read stories of the actor's death. A post shared by Shortland Street (@shortlandstreetofficial) on May 10, 2019 at 10:14pm PDT. "Love you everyone, have a goodie," he told his Instagram followers. I’m devastated to have lost a friend and a member of our Ninja Storm family. His wife is understood to have been in the capital with him. Both actors, Pua (left) and Robbie Magasiva appeared together in Shortland Street. See Photos. "At this incredibly difficult time our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Pua's family, friends and his many colleagues. The video, shot last night and posted to Magasiva's Instagram Stories, shows the Wentworth star wearing a sling, having torn his shoulder at the gym. 'A piece of me died that night and I lost my fighting spirit.'. Political Roundup: Leftwing euphoria meets reality, Deputy PM role up for grabs, Labour's #2 gets backing, 'Meth rage': Father on trial accused of murdering his 2yo daughter, Big Read: Three things to know about NZ's big Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, Auckland Council on track to cut staff numbers by 500, Tourism leaders: Let's make the most of Ardern's star power, How new Labour Govt could change real estate law, What a supercharged Labour Government means for business. Sophie Magasiva. Rest easy brother. Photo / New Zealand Herald. Yesterday Magasiva's older brother, actor Robbie, who lives in Australia but was in Auckland on Friday, was flying to be with family in Wellington. The pair travelled to Bali last month to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Magasiva has a young daughter from his first marriage, and Sadler has a daughter from a previous relationship. St Mary's College, Auckland. RIP Pua Magasiva you will be dearly missed.". Jury must decide if defendant was insane at the time. Thoughts and prayers to the family.". Magasin Sophie Pierron. Gonna miss your smile, soul, and side-step. He was welcoming to both staff and other bar-goers. 1,365 Followers, 743 Following, 29 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from S O P H (@sophie.magasiva) Magasiva had co-hosted the breakfast show on Flava, a radio station owned by NZME, but left the show last year.