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New Zealand radio star who created cult children's character Buzz O'Bumble dead at 78


Veteran New Zealand radio star Lindsay Yeo died on Tuesday aged 78, following a long illness.

Born in the South Island in 1946, Lindsay began his radio career in 1964 as a copywriter, but quickly learned his real talent lie in presenting. He also created the iconic children's character Buzz O' Bumble, a human-sized bee known for his cheeky antics, who regularly appeared in the stations ads, in 1973. Throughout his celebrated career he also hosted programs on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and often toured the country with live shows.

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