Obituary of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (born May 20, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii) was a musician, singer-songwriter, and activist who was best known for his le-backed rendition of "Over the Rainbow" and for his standout voice and tremendous size. Israel died on June 26, 1997 and his death was because of respiratory failure. He died young at age 38.

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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kamakawiwoʻole, Israel
Common Name: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Birth Date: May 20, 1959
Age: 38 (at death)
Also Known As: Bruddah Iz, IZ
Occupations:

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Israel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
Father: Henry Kaleialoha Naniwa Kamakawiwoʻole Jr.
Mother: Evangeline Leinani Kamakawiwoʻole
Spouse/Partner:

Marlene Kamakawiwo’ole (married 1982-1997, his death)

Daughter(s):

Cesile Kamakawiwo’ole

Death Notice:

Date: June 26 1997 at age 38
Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (related complications)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on July 10, 1997
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach, Hawaii

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter Activist American Born on May 20th Born in 1959 Born in Hawaii Died in 1997 Died at age 38 Died from Respiratory failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I guess this is gonna sound kind of weird, but I'm not scared for myself for dying. Because I believe all these places are temporary. This is just one shell. Because we Hawaiians live in both worlds. (IMDB)"

Is Mr. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.