What happened to Israel kamakawiwo?

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. ... Israel's body lay in state at Hawaii's Capitol building, a rare honor.

When did Israel kamakawiwo die?

J Israel Kamakawiwo'ole died on J, at the age of 38, before he gained his vast popularity. He had suffered from morbid obesity his entire life, reaching 750 pounds at one point. He died in the middle of the night of respiratory failure.

Was Israel kamakawiwo Ole buried?

His coffin lay-in-state at the Capitol in Honolulu and Hawai'i State Flags flew at half-staff on J. Later his ashes were scattered at Makua Beach....Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo'ole.
Birth Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Cenotaph Hawaiian Memorial Park Kaneohe, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Show Map

Birth	Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Cenotaph	Hawaiian Memorial Park Kaneohe, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Show Map

Did Israel kamakawiwo Ole have a disease?

He had a huge body as well and weighed around 750 pounds at some point. He tried to battle his weight and save his health, but he also had an illness of the thyroid, which ran in the family. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole died on June 26th 1997 due to a respiratory problem that was related to his weight.

Is Marlena Kamakawiwoʻole still alive?

She was born in 1962. Unfortunately, there is no information revealing her exact birthdate. Nonetheless, it is known that she is still alive. As of 2021, Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole's age is 59 years.