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Is Israel kamakawiwo Ole still alive?
Deceased (1959–1997)
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Living or Deceased
How old is Israel kamakawiwo Ole?
38 years (1959–1997)
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Age at death
When did Israel kamakawiwo Ole die?
June 26, 1997
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Date of death
Why is Israel kamakawiwo ole fat?
At one stage in his life, Israel weighed 54 st 1 lb (343 kg) and was classed as hyper-obese due to his large Body Mass Index. His final years were marred with health issues caused by his obesity, facing respiratory and heart issues which resulted in emergency hospitalisation on a number of occasions.
Where is Iz buried?
Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole
| Birth | 20 May 1959 Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA |
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| Death | 26 Jun 1997 (aged 38) Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA |
| Cenotaph | Hawaiian Memorial Park Kaneohe, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Show Map |
| Memorial ID | 7870968 · View Source |
Why is iz famous?
Israel “Bruddah IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole (May 20, 1959–June 26, 1997) was born in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Most famous for a widely-played rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Kamakawiwo’ole’s gentle ukulele playing and hauntingly beautiful voice made him a musical legend in Hawaii and around the world.
How did Iz Israel die?
Respiratory insufficiency
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Cause of death
In the summer of 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole , by then one of the most beloved singers in the history of Hawaiian music, died of respiratory failure. He was 38 — and just beginning to see the huge success of “Over the Rainbow.” Israel’s body lay in state at Hawaii’s Capitol building, a rare honor.
Where did iz die?
The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Place of death
What happened to Israel kamakawiwo Ole?
In the summer of 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole , by then one of the most beloved singers in the history of Hawaiian music, died of respiratory failure. He was 38 — and just beginning to see the huge success of “Over the Rainbow.” The ashes were carried on a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe.
What happened to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole ashes?
Approximately 10,000 people attended his funeral. Thousands of fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997.
Who is iz wife?
Marlene Kamakawiwoʻolem. 1982–1997
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole/Wife