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Historic Celebrity News


As part of the celebrations for TV3's 20 years on air, we've trawled through the archives to dig out some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades and some memorable moments from TV3's history.
 

 

Historic Celeb News

Billy T James

Coverage of Billy T James' death (1991) video  

Billy T James was a comedian and actor and one of the first Maori entertainers to gain broad appeal.
Queen's Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury dies from AIDS (1991) video  

Freddie Mercury was a uniquely talented performer whose vocals turned English rock band Queen from a middle of the road rock group to something special.
Steve Irwin

Coverage of Steve Irwin's death (2006) video  

Australian Steve Irwin, popularly known as "The Crocodile Hunter", died after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb in 2006.
Oscar winner Anna Paquin

Nightline's coverage of the 66th Oscars (1993) video  

The Oscars in 1993 were particularly special for one New Zealander, now better known for her penchant for vampires.