Manoa Rasigatale dead at age 78, Fijian politician and historian

Manoa Rasigatale: key obituary facts

Is Manoa Rasigatale dead? Yes. Manoa Rasigatale died on June 5, 2026, at age 78.

Cause of death: Manoa Rasigatale's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Manoa Rasigatale known for?

He was known as Fijian politician and historian.

More about Manoa Rasigatale

Born: 11 July 1947.

Gender: male.

Occupation: politician.

Manoa Rasigatale, a Fijian politician and historian, died on June 5, 2026, at age 78.

Born on July 11, 1947, he also worked as a journalist, musician and television personality. Rasigatale served in Fiji’s Senate as the representative for Rewa and came from the village of Nabuli in Rewa Province.

In the 1970s, he wrote for Nai Lalakai and Pacific Islands Monthly and served as director and manager of the Fiji Dance Theatre cultural troupe. In 1985, he established the Fijian Cultural Center at the Pacific Harbour International Resort near Suva.

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