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Tragic tale of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Hawaiian music icon's fatal health battle


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Tragic tale of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Hawaiian music icon's fatal health battle

By Lewis Knight

 

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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is an Hawaiian music icon (Image: Youtube)

 

Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole has been the focus of today's Google Doodle but what is his story?

 

Even if you don't immediately recognise Israel's name, you will know his gorgeous medley of Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World.

 

The cover version of these songs has gone on to be used in countless films and television series such as ER, Scrubs, Glee, Lost, and Life on Mars.

 

In his home island of Hawaii, Israel is especially revered, often being dubbed the "voice of Hawaii".

 

Full Story: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tragic-tale-israel-kamakawiwoole-hawaiian-22056183

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