Marise Wipani
Kiwi actor Marise Wipani, known for her role as the beloved Lotto co-host, passed away on her birthday, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in shows such as Shortland Street, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Her career began with a notable appearance in the film Came a Hot Friday, following her runner-up finish in the Miss New Zealand pageant. Wipani's talent and warmth resonated with colleagues and friends, who celebrated her contributions to the entertainment industry and mourned her untimely loss.
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Marise Wipani was an actor and former Lotto co-host who passed away from breast cancer on her 61st birthday.
Xena actor and former Lotto co-host Marise Wipani had breast cancer when she died
New Zealand· 2025-06-14
Marise Wipani was a New Zealand actress and television presenter who passed away at the age of 61.
Index - Kultúr - Meghalt Marise Wipani, a Xena: A harcos hercegnő és a Herkules színésznője
Hungary· 2025-06-09Marise Wipani was a well-known actress who passed away on her 61st birthday.
Ünlü oyuncu doğum gününde öldü... Kutlama hazırlığı yasa dönüştü... 'Bu ölümlü dünyadan göçüp gittim.. Elveda!'
Turkey· 2025-06-08Marise Wipani, a former presenter on Lotto, died yesterday on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Lotto: Ten players win almost $33,000 each in Second Division – where tickets were soldNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Marise Wipani, a former presenter on Lotto, died yesterday on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Lotto Powerball: $15m prize not struck as NZ mourns death of former co-host Marise WipaniNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
Marise Wipani, a Kiwi actor and former Lotto co-host, was remembered affectionately by friends and former colleagues after her passing.
Kiwi actor and former Lotto co-host Marise Wipani dies on birthdayNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
