History of Stan Walker
Stan Walker’s Early Life
Stan Walker, a New Zealand Singer was born in 1990 23rd of October. Stan Walker is 29 years old
and has a brother, Russ Walker. Stan’s parents are Ross & April Walker. Stan is Maori and is from
two tribes in New Zealand, Stan Walker grew up in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand.
Did you know? At the age of 15, Stan started going to church after hearing a witness of a girl who
had a similar background to his. In New Zealand Stan went to Fairfield Intermediate and
Hamilton Boys’ High school in Hamilton. He then boarded at New Plymouth Boys’ High school.
Stan Walker’s Achievements
On the 6th of November 2012, it was announced that Stan Walker would be a judge in the first
session of The New Zealand's version of The X Factor in 2013. During his career, he has won 5
New Zealand Music Award nominations. Stan won the Australian idol in 2009. He sang
“Ordinary People” by John Legend at his Brisban audition. Stan was praised for his
OUTSTANDING voice continuously. Stan Walker has been in 5 movies, Chasing Comets,
The Stolen, Born to Dance, Nerds in Love and Mt.Zion.
Stan Walker’s Sickness
Unfortunately, Stan became diagnosed with Stomach Cancer. In September 2017 it was
pronounced that Stan’s stomach had been removed. Even though Stan had been diagnosed
with Stomach Cancer, he continues doing what he loves. In a YouTube clip Stan had opened
up about his Stomach Cancer and said that he had watched over 30 of his family members
pass from Cancer. Stan had specifically said that his Cancer illness had moved around his
family like salt. Stan’s mother had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and just because of that
he made a song about everything she’s been through.
How does Stan Walker inspire me?
Stan Walker inspires me to open up about my life and makes me want to sing because I love
singing. I love how Stan Walker wasn’t afraid to express himself about his Stomach Cancer and
is appreciative about his supporters. I also love how he continues making music. When Stan
Walker went on News Live he actually talked about everything that had been happening during
that time in life. That’s why Stan Walker inspires me.
