Pete Smith dead – Lord of the Rings actor dies aged 63 following kidney disease battle
Pete Smith has died at the age of 63 following a battle with kidney disease, outlet Stuff has revealed. The Māori actor was known for starring in critically acclaimed films like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Once Were Warriors and The Piano.The actor's son Poumau Papali'i-Smith told the publication of the news, explaining that his father passed away on Sunday 30 January. His son shared that Pete had been suffering from kidney disease for a long time and had been diagnosed with dementia in recent years.