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- Birth nameRaymond John Patrick Columbus
- Ray Columbus was born on November 4, 1942 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Runaway (1964), C'mon to New Zealand (1969) and Ray Columbus Presents New Faces (1975). He was married to Linda and Le'Vonne. He died on November 29, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- SpousesLinda(1992 - November 29, 2016) (his death)Le'Vonne(1964 - 19??) (divorced, 2 children)
- Most well known for his hit with the Invaders, "She's A Mod".
- Lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Has a brother, Barry.
- He hosted numerous television pop shows, including Ray Columbus presents New Faces, C'mon, Happen Inn and That's Country (which he co-created and helped sell to a US cable network). He was also a noted music manager, mentoring artists such as singer Suzanne Lynch.
- In April 2014, he was reported to be terminally ill, from an immune deficiency condition caused by medication.
- He suffered a heart attack in 2004, and a stroke in 2007 that left him partially paralysed.
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