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28/07/2021 · On June 26, 1997, The Honolulu Star-Register announced that Bruddah Iz, the voice of Hawaii, had died at just 38. Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole’s cause of death was respiratory failure. Crying callers phoned into the KCCN-FM radio station for hours, while his family and friends built a casket with wood from all the islands.
01/03/2022 · Tuesday, March 01, 2022 79 Also known as Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole captivated people across the globe with his rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” before dying at the age of just 38. Israel Kamakawiwo ‘ ole could serenade an entire room into awed secrecy with only his voice and a uke.
Mountain Apple Company. Musical artist. Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole ( Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəˌmɐkəˌvivoˈʔole]; meaning 'the fearless eye, the bold face'; [2] May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz or just simply IZ, was a Hawaiian musician, singer, songwriter, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist.
- Musician, singer, songwriter, activist
- Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, May 20, 1959, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, US
- Bruddah
- June 26, 1997 (aged 38), Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
He endured several hospitalizations and died of weight-related respiratory illness on June 26, 1997, at 12:18 a.m. at the age of 38.[4] He is survived by his wife Marlene Kamakawiwo'ole and his daughter Ceslieanne "Wehi".[5] The Hawaiʻi State Flag flew at half-mast on July 10, 1997, the day of Iz's funeral.
- Perhaps, creating a beautiful Melody for peace was his job on Earth, and we'll played IZ, Well done. Love to his sweet family, his friends and admi...
- Though I've heard his music for years, I never knew who he was. I found Israel quite by accident, a post on my FB page. I'm so thankful that I read...
- Good on you!!!!
- What beautiful music he made. Would that, with the Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World medley could be used somehow to help people av...
- My hubby introduced me to him. I knew the song but had no idea who sang it. A large man but beautiful voice. Thats a scary weight to be at. My hubb...
Alone In IZ World (2001) debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Chart and #135 on Billboard's Top 200, #13 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, and #15 on the Top Internet Album Sales charts. Death Throughout the latter part of his life, Iz suffered from severe obesity and at one point carried 770 pounds (350 kg) on his 6-foot 2-inch (1.9 m) frame.
Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole’s Inspiring Life And Tragic Death On June 26, 1997, The Honolulu Star-Register announced that Bruddah Iz, the voice of Hawaii, had died at just 38, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole’s cause of death was respiratory failure, Crying callers phoned into the KCCN-FM radio station for hours, while his family and friends built a casket with wood from all the islands,
