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Israeli Music Icon Matti Caspi Loses Fight With Cancer
8 Feb
Summary
- Singer Matti Caspi passed away at 76 following a battle with cancer.
- He previously sought fan support for experimental cancer treatments.
- Caspi released around 1,000 songs and dozens of albums over six decades.
Israeli music legend Matti Caspi passed away at the age of 76 after a fight with cancer. He died overnight at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. His family announced his passing with deep sorrow, remembering him as a beloved husband and father.
Caspi, born in Israel in 1949, was a prolific artist who released about 1,000 songs and dozens of albums over six decades. He also worked as a musician and producer for other artists. He gained fame for hits like 'Brit Olam' and 'Ekh Ze SheKochav'.
In May, Caspi publicly sought $1.5 million from fans for experimental cancer treatments abroad. He explained that these therapies were not covered by Israel's national healthcare system and that his own finances would be insufficient. He remained determined to fight his illness.
Despite his deteriorating health, Caspi continued to engage with his fans, even promoting a new songbook in November. His music, described by Israel's Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zoha as 'a soundtrack of love and hope,' resonated with generations of Israelis and will continue to endure.
