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TVNZ EUROPE CORRESPONDENT DANIEL FAITAUA'S BROTHER ANTHONY PASSES AWAY FROM CANCER

Daniel broke down on his last breakfast show to the nation when he talked about being away as a journalist while his brother was critically ill but he is now devastated that his brother has passed and he cant travel because of Covid 19

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My brother Anthony passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. I am feeling emptiness and pain. I am heartbroken. The coronavirus outbreak is adding to the heartbreak because I can’t get home and be with family. Saying goodbye to someone you love is always hard but it’s harder when you’re on the other side of the world. The last six months haven’t been taken for granted as we’ve discovered the true bond of brotherhood through our separate journeys. Facetiming and instagramming my daily excursions and seeing his daily achievements of making every minute count. My boys even sent videos to their uncle to say ‘hi’ and check how he’s doing before swamping him with clips from band practice, school class council, sporting success and new places they’ve visited. Anthony was protective, loyal and always put others first. He has, will and always inspire me to have courage and be kind. I will miss him so much.

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"We are so blessed to have family, because its everything" in this interview with fellow Samoan tv presenter Pippa wetzell Daniel talks about his growing up with his grandma and his family background in NZ after coming from Samoa.