Greg Boyed: Statements from TVNZ and Family

Statement from TVNZ

John Gillespie, TVNZ’s Head of News and Current Affairs has released this statement:

It is with a heavy heart we’ve learned our friend and colleague Greg Boyed has died.

This news has come as a huge shock to his TVNZ family.

Greg was a prominent figure in our newsroom for the last 25 years. He was a wonderful man and a talented broadcaster who strongly believed in the power and importance of journalism in people’s lives. Greg was known for his wit and warmth and kindness. It’s a very personal loss for us.

It’s a lot to take in. Greg will be greatly missed by us, he will be missed by our colleagues in the wider industry and he’ll be missed by our viewers. Our thoughts are with Greg’s whanau and friends.

Greg’s family has released this statement:

It is with great sadness that we share news of the sudden death of broadcaster Greg Boyed on Monday, 20 August, whilst in Switzerland with his wife and youngest child.

He was absolutely loved and adored. A treasured son, brother, husband and father, he will be deeply missed.

Greg was a talented journalist, presenter, musician and an exceptional friend to those lucky enough to know him.

Greg (48) had been battling depression.

Greg was the kindest and most caring man, a devoted father who cherished and loved his two children. We are all struggling to comes to terms with this.

The family are asking that at this time media and others respect their wishes for absolute privacy.

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