Dai Henwood: key obituary facts
Is Dai Henwood dead? Yes. Dai Henwood died on November 10, 2026, at age 48.
Cause of death: Dai Henwood's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Dai Henwood known for?
He was a New Zealand comedian.
More about Dai Henwood
Born: 1 January 1978.
Place of birth: Wellington.
Gender: male.
Occupation: comedian, film actor.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Education: Victoria University of Wellington.
Awards: Billy T Award, Fred Award, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Father: Ray Henwood.
Mother: Carolyn Henwood.
Also known as: Dafydd Morgan Henwood.
Years active: 1999–2026.
Dafydd Morgan “Dai” Henwood, the New Zealand comedian and television host, died November 10, 2026, aged 48.
Born in Wellington, Henwood began performing comedy while studying Theatre and Film at Victoria University of Wellington. His television career started in 1999 with an appearance on TV2’s Pulp Comedy, where he won the show’s Best New Face award.
He received the Billy T Award in 2002 and went on to tour internationally as a stand-up comedian in 2004. Henwood later hosted Insert Video Here on C4 and became a regular weekly captain on the New Zealand comedy panel show 7 Days, appearing from 2009 until 2022. He continued to perform stand-up and host and appear on television around New Zealand. His honours included the Fred Award and appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Henwood was the son of Ray Henwood and Carolyn Henwood. He died in Auckland.