Yigal Bashan (Hebrew: יגאל בשן; September 11, 1950 – December 9, 2018) was an Israeli singer, songwriter, and actor. He was awarded the ACUM Prize for Life Achievement in 2016.
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Born | (1950-09-11)September 11, 1950 Rishon LeZion, Israel |
Died | December 9, 2018(2018-12-09) (aged 68) Tel Aviv, Israel |
Genres | pop |
Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
Website | www |
Born Yigal Bashari (יגאל בשארי) in Rishon LeZion, Israel, to a family of Mizrahi Jewish (Yemenite-Jewish) descent.[1]
Bashan was a member of the pop trio "Kmo Tzoanim" (Hebrew: "Like Gypsies") that appeared on the "Hopa Hey" Israeli children's television show.[2] He also sang the opening theme song of the Hebrew dub of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils.
On December 9, 2018, Bashan died in his home in Tel Aviv. He was 68 years old. He was later laid to rest at the Kirat Shaul Cemetery.
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