He died in 1997 at the age of 38.Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s brother Skippy died at only 28. IZ reached 757 pounds at one point. His weight and respiratory problems led to his early death. He was a beloved son of Hawaii and won many music awards during the 80’s and 90’s. The last minute of the video shows his ashes being cast to the sea in a celebration.
Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole’s Somewhere over the Rainbow
