Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

About Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Birth Day: May 20, 1959
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born on May 20, 1959 in Honolulu, HI. Hawaiian musician and entertainer who became an international star in 1993, dying of heart problems just four years later. He is best known for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is a member of Folk Singer

Does Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole has been died on Jun 26, 1997 (age 38).

🎂 Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Israel Kamakawiwoʻole die, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was 38 years old.

Popular As Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Occupation Folk Singer
Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born May 20, 1959 (Honolulu, HI)
Birthday May 20
Town/City Honolulu, HI
Nationality HI

🌙 Zodiac

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

Hawaiian musician and entertainer who became an international star in 1993, dying of heart problems just four years later. He is best known for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."

Before Fame

He began playing music with older brother and cousin at the age of eleven and continued after both his partners went their separate ways.

Trivia

His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" reached #12 on the Billboard charts and was used on the TV series Glee, Scrubs, ER, and Life on Mars. It has also been featured in several feature films. 

Family Life

The popular Hawaiian musician and actor Moe Keale was his uncle.

Associated With

His music was used in the film Meet Joe Black, which starred Brad Pitt.

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