Dame Jools Topp has died after living with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with her sister Lynda, Jools brought joy to generations of New Zealanders.

A gifted country singer and a skilled comedian, she was also a vocal protestor against racism, sexism, homophobia and more.

The Topp Twins knew how to hold an audience in the palm of their hands - and they made countless live appearances from country halls to the stages of London and New York.