His father, Gee Nathan, recalled enrolling him in gyms at a young age as an outlet for early aggression. Gee Nathan and his children Kerry, baby Kai, and Honey with a photo of the late Tristyn Nathan. Photo / Kerry NathanGee led several family hui to discuss organ donation, a decision the whānau described as “deeply significant”. However, Gee reasoned that if the situation were reversed, “we’d be praying for someone to give Tristyn that organ”. Tristyn Nathan died afer a motorcycle accident at only 18 years of age.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2026 19:05 UTC