Pua Magasiva with his future-wife Lizz Sadler in 2017. New Zealand actor Pua Magasiva, best known for his role in "Power Rangers" and as a long-running star of the country's soap opera "Shortland Street," has died aged 38, his production company confirmed.
Pua Magasiva is survived by his wife Liz Saadler, who is more than a year old, as well as a daughter from the previous marriage.
New Zealand's actor Pua Magasiva is known for his role in "Power Rangers" and has died in the country as a long-running star of soap opera "Shortland Street" at 38, his production The company has confirmed.
Magasiva played the role of Shane Clark, Red Wind Ranger in the "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" - the 11th television installment of the popular superhero franchise.
According to media reports in the country, the police were called on Saturday morning (local time) at Wellington and his body was found. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Actor born in Samoan acted as Nurse Winnie Cruise in hundreds of episodes of one of New Zealand's most popular soaps, "Shortland Street".
He started his role in the height of his fame in 2003, and acted in the show since his return in 2012.
Soap Media wrote on social media on Saturday: "We are all completely devastated when there is tragic news about Pu Magasiva.
He said, "Puja loved the family of South Pacific Pictures for many years and at this time our hearts and thoughts went out to the family of Puah."
Magasiva had some of his early performances in the years of the show, with slightest parts in the early 1990s. During his long career, he participated in TV programs "Offensive Fate" and "Diplomatic Defense".
Jason Chan, co-star of his "Power Rangers", added on Facebook: "It is unbelievably sad to hear that a colorful family has left us, this will never happen again. At the set and off, always be in laughter, tickling and practical jokes.
Magasiva married teacher Liz Sadlar last year.