New Zealand singer Sir Dave Dobbyn has led the tributes after his beloved long-time manager Lorraine Barry died on Monday.

Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Barry found her second home in New Zealand, where she played a pivotal role in managing icons such as Dobbyn, rapper Tom Scott, and bands like Avantdale Bowling Club and Home Brew.

She died at her Auckland home, after suffering a long illness.

Her death was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media statement.

‘Our wonderful Lorraine died yesterday. She was at her beautiful Titirangi home, lying in the sun and very peaceful,’ the statement began.

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New Zealand singer Sir Dave Dobbyn has led the tributes after his beloved long-time manager Lorraine Barry died on Monday. Both pictured

‘To everyone who knew her, was mentored, inspired or supported by her, we know you will be feeling this loss too. We are sending love to the music industry and wider community on her behalf.’

Barry’s illustrious career included a 16-year tenure as international marketing manager at Virgin Records in the UK.

Across her career, she collaborated with legendary figures like the Spice Girls, Massive Attack, John Lee Hooker, the Chemical Brothers, Ice T and Soul II Soul.

Slice of Heaven singer Dave Dobbyn paid tribute to her by sharing a heartfelt throwback photo of them together, which he captioned with some heartfelt words.

‘It’s a very sad day for my family and friends and for anyone who knew Lorraine. She was a straight shooter, her aim was true,’ Dave began. 

‘We clicked from the start. I got so used to confiding in her as she had great instinct and a canny intelligence.’ 

He added she had been an incredible manager in the two decades she had represented him. 

‘She had a great way with people and didn’t suffer foolishness. Twenty-one years later and I’m at a loss to be without her. 

Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Barry found her second home in New Zealand, where she played a pivotal role in managing icons such as Sir Dave Dobbyn (pictured in 2002), Tom Scott, and bands like Avantdale Bowling Club and Home Brew

She died at her Auckland home, after suffering a long illness 

‘What would Lorraine think about this and that moving forward? Well she would tell me not to be anxious and to stick to the path we have nurtured.

‘All who dealt with her had a deep respect for her. Rest in eternal peace.’ 

NZ Six60 bassist Chris Mac also paid tribute, writing: ‘She will be missed. Grateful to have known her.’

‘Sending so much love. Such a kind brilliant woman,’ NZ radio presented Sharyn Casey chipped in. 

‘A gem of a woman. Heartbroken for us all,’ added NZ country singer Tami Neilson.

Barry is survived by her long-term husband Ross.