Max Cryer Obituary – Death: New Zealand’s longtime entertainer and Kiwi television host Max Cryer has passed away. Max Crier died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was 86 years old. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
So sorry to hear about Max Cryer. I never met him but when I was a wannabe writer putting on my first play, he wrote a lovely review in the Sunday Star Times which totally encouraged a baby writer (and possibly gave her unrealistic expectations for future reviews). Rest In Peace.
— Kate McDermott (@MsKateMcD) August 26, 2021
Cryer has appeared in over 300 television series since it aired in the late 1960s. He hosted 12 different television series, including Town Cryer, and was a newspaper columnist in The New Zealand Herald.
We’ve heard the sad news that Max Cryer passed away yesterday. He was a giant of NZ broadcasting who will be missed by many. Max’s work spanned TV, radio, the stage, print – and music. He was also an early supporter of AudioCulture. @GarethShute
— AudioCulture (@AudioCultureNZ) August 26, 2021
He won the New Zealand Entertainer of the Year and Benny Awards and was a talented performer in musical theaters and cabarets during the broadcast.
Tributes To Max Cryer
#BREAKING | Kiwi television presenter, radio broadcaster, entertainer, singer and writer Max Cryer has passed away at age 86.
Cryer’s television works included the game shows Mastermind and University Challenge, alongside the talk-show Town Cryer.
— nzherald (@nzherald) August 26, 2021
So sad to hear of the passing of Max Cryer – I was very fortunate to work with him on Radio Live / Magic Talk – he was one of the greats who continued to share his knowledge with many generations because he had a true passion for the spoken word – A Nz Broadcasting Icon RIP Max
— Mike Puru (@MikePuruNZ) August 26, 2021
“Television host and author Max Cryer dies aged 86
“Cryer was a former New Zealand Entertainer of the Year and a Benny Award winner.
“Max was an icon and a trailblazer and will be sorely missed,” media personality David Hartnell told TVNZ.”
RIP.
— Karolyn_IS (@karolyn_is) August 26, 2021
Vale Max Cryer.
A smith of words, an inquizitor of kiwi words and phrases and a smooth voice on the radio.
Television host and author Max Cryer dies aged 86 pic.twitter.com/jojcPf2QgA
— Andrew Frame (@NapierinFrame) August 26, 2021