New Zealand rugby, Waka Nathan has died on 24 September at the age of 81. He was married to Janis Nathan and had three daughters.
Waka Joseph Nathan was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played rugby union for the New Zealand national team”All Blacks” as a flanker.
Nathan started playing rugby in childhood. He attended Mangere Central Primary School and Otahuhu College. He played for Otahuhu Rugby club as well.
He played for New Zealand Maori first and then for All Blacks from 1962 to 1967. He has been to Buckingham Palace and also met Queen Elizabeth.
Nathan was also given the honor from New Zealand Rugby to run onto the field and start the proceedings for the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Waka Nathan Family And Children Details
Waka Nathan was born to Samuel Taia Nathan and Irene Huakore.
Nathan had three daughters, Alanna, Claudine, and Janine. They are mourning their father right now.
The late player has a big family photo with his daughters and grandchildren in his lounge on top of the display cabinet.
How Old Was Waka Nathan? Age Revealed
Waka Nathan was 81 years old when he died. He was born on 24 September 2021.
At the age of 19, he made his debut as an Auckland Rugby Union representative.
Besides, his height is 5 feet 11 inches and his weight is 203 kilograms.
Waka Nathan Wife: Who Was He Married To?
Waka Nathan was married to 57-year-old Janis Nathan.
He lived with his wife in the comfortable townhouse in Howick. Janis and Waka had a long age gap.
There isn’t much information about his wife Janis. The couple had three children. She is probably in an emotional state right now because of Nathan’s passing away.
Waka Nathan Death Cause: How Did He Die?
Waka Nathan died on 24 September 2021 at the age of 81 after his long battle with dementia.
In an interview with the Herald, he said that he was battling dementia in 2016. He might have taken medications for dementia.
It is such a great loss to New Zealand as they have lost a treasure of Rugby. He was also known by the name “The Black Panther”. He has won several honors and games from which he earned such nickname.
Dementia is an impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities.