Michael Murray, who competed on the 2024 season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand with his cousin Piki Knap, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, aged 46, RNZ reported the following day. The report, republished by Te Ao Māori News, attributed confirmation to an unnamed extended family member.
What is known about Michael Murray’s death
RNZ’s August 13, 2024 report said Murray died on Monday, August 12, aged 46. An unnamed extended family member told RNZ, “It’s a shock to all those who know him.”
The report did not state a cause of death or describe the circumstances. It is a news report credited to RNZ News, not an official public record or a named family statement. No cause or circumstances should be inferred from the information it published.
His appearance on My Kitchen Rules New Zealand
Murray competed in the show’s 2024 season alongside his cousin Piki Knap. The pair were raised in Te Kūiti, and their show biography described their shared enjoyment of cooking for visitors.
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The report also quoted Murray’s self-description from the show bio: “being a mighty kitchen ninja” and “I possess a magnetic energy – agility, precision and an unassuming personality.” These were his words about himself in the programme biography, not comments about his death.
Murray’s background and family tribute
RNZ reported that Murray had Ngāti Maniapoto heritage and had spent much of the preceding 12 years in Mexico, working on telenovela soap operas and taking small roles in other television shows.
The unnamed extended family member also described him as “an extremely talented and unique young man,” according to RNZ.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the report does not establish
The report does not identify the relative who confirmed the death, give further detail about the circumstances, or state a cause. It therefore supports the reported date, age, television connection and attributed family reaction, but not speculation about why or how Murray died.
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