Sir Jon Charles Trimmer KNZM MBE was a New Zealand ballet dancer. He performed with the New Zealand Ballet Company in 1958 and 1959 before leaving New Zealand to study and perform in the United Kingdom.
Sir Jon Trimmer’s cause of death: What happened to Sir Jon Trimmer?
Sir Jon Trimmer, known as Jonty, was a mainstay of New Zealand ballet for more than 40 years and danced overseas with such greats as Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.
His sister told RNZ he died this morning aged 84 after fighting cancer. Coral Trimmer said her brother “died with a smile on his face” despite his illness causing him considerable pain. His health had deteriorated quickly in the last week.
“I want to cry, but I am also relieved that he won’t suffer anymore. He didn’t once complain.”
Sir Jon and Lady Jacqui had lived in Paekākāriki for more than 40 years. His sister said she was planning “a huge party” in St Peter’s Hall, Paekākāriki, to celebrate his life, as well as a more formal funeral.
“We have been totally supported by the village, we’ve not had to cook a meal, and people from the local fire brigade were coming and helping us lift Jon.”