Israeli singer Yishai Levi passed away at the age of 63 after being hospitalized in serious condition over the weekend.
Levi's most recognizable songs include Rikud Romanti (2008), Ha'achat Sheli (2011), Od Hayom (2014), and Hafla With Ben Moshe (1989).
"With unimaginable pain, we announce the passing of Yishai Levy tonight. We will provide an orderly update regarding the time and location of the funeral later today. There are no words right now," the family said in a statement.
Levy is survived by his wife, four children, and grandchildren.
"I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of beloved singer Yishai Levy," Culture Minister Miki Zohar stated.
A pioneer of Mizrahi music
"Yishai was one of the pioneers of Mizrahi music in Israel and one of the greatest and most moving voices in Israeli music, an artist who managed to touch the hearts of entire generations and become an inseparable part of the soundtrack of the State of Israel."
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and many fans," Zohar wrote. "May his memory be a blessing."
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