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Aug 14, 2023 · Marlene Kamakawiwo’ole is the wife of the late Hawaiin singer, Israel Kaʻanoʻi aka IZ. Throughout Israel’s journey toward becoming one of the greatest Hawaiian singers, his wife has a big role. On top of that, Marlene also supported her husband through his constant battle against obesity.
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Later that year, Kamakawiwoʻole married his childhood sweetheart Marlene. They had a daughter named Ceslie-Ann "Wehi" Kamakawiwoʻole (born c. 1983). In 1990, Kamakawiwoʻole released his first solo album Ka ʻAnoʻi, which won awards for Contemporary Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts ...
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- June 26, 1997 (aged 38), Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
- 1976–1997
He was the third child of Evangeline Keale Kamakawiwo’ole, a Hawaiian woman born on Ni’ihau, and Henry “Tiny” Kaleialoha Naniwa Kamakawiwo’ole, a part-Hawaiian born on O’ahu. His proud parents knew he would be special even before he emitted his first bold vocals. They named him Israel Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole.
May 27, 2021 · Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole became famous as the wife of well-known Hawaiian sovereignty activist and musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. His hits Over The Rainbow, Hawai’i ’78, In This Life, What A Wonderful World, and Maui Hawaiian Sup’pa Man won the hearts of millions of people worldwide.
Mar 9, 2024 · By that point, he had a family of his own, a wife and child he was struggling to take care of because he was making so little on welfare. The breakout success of Facing Future, however, put an end to Kamakawiwo’ole’s financial struggles.
Apr 9, 2023 · The story of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole — widely known as IZ — is filled with sadness, heartbreak, and struggles, which is perhaps why his music has continued to reach people trying to survive in an increasingly difficult world. From the very beginning, he was unique. Amenohi/Getty Images.
Dec 13, 2012 · IZ with his wife, Marlene. There are 33 comments on IZ and his wife.
