The Casketeers star, Francis Tipene, confessed that he had a gastric sleeve operation for health reasons and chronic sleep apnea. He is now seen working on the TV reality TV drama The Casketeers with his better half Kaiora.

He is working as a Funeral Director. The duo rose to prominence in 2018 after appearing on The Casketeers. The Casketeers is a New Zealand documentary television series that premiered on TVNZ 1, Netflix, and SBS on January 13, 2018.

The show follows a New Zealand couple who own and manage Tipene Funerals, a funeral home having locations in the Auckland districts of Onehunga and Henderson, and the other funeral administrators and helpers that work there.

Francis and his soul mate have been dealing with grief and despair, and the bereaved relatives are engaged at a memorial ceremony at home.

What Illness Does Francis Tipene Have? His Weight Loss And Health Update

Francis Tipene is well-known for depicting the lighter side of death. However, after having a gastric sleeve operation, the funeral director talked openly about his troubles.

Tipene’s close associates commented on his apparent drastic weight reduction in recent images at a staff event shared on Facebook.

According to Kaiora, her spouse was doing well after the procedure and opted to release himself the next day. He seemed to be in good health & she was relieved to see him back with his family.

But, after 24 hours of being at home, his stomach began to bloat, and she had to change his bandages frequently, which was not good.

He fell ill soon, his stomach distended, and he had a seizure. He was hurried back to the hospital, where he underwent another surgery to remove all of the fluid.

Fortunately, the second operation went well, and three days later, she took Francis out of the hospital for an hour to visit their children at a nearby park.

Who Is Francis Tipene’s Wife?

Francis Tipene is married to his lovely wife, Kaiora Tipene.

Kaiora and Francis met for the first time at Te Wananga Takura, Kaiora’s school. Mrs. Tipene looked into teaching. The romantic couple married in 2005 after dating for a while.

She just gave birth to baby Francis in 2019. The pair has five children. Moronai, Nikora, Mikae, and Mihaka are the names of their children. Francis is of New Zealand origin.

How Much Net Worth Does Francis Tipene Have?

In terms of net worth, Francis Tipene’s entire assets in 2022 are being researched.

In any event, having a look at his manner of living, there is little doubt he is accumulating a large fortune. Francis is the owner of the Tipene Funeral Home, as well as the author.

The great sum of his income comes from his career as an author.