My favorite Hawaiian entertainer (okay, he's the only one I know besides those idiots on Maui Fever) and Tiny Bubbles crooner Don Ho passed away on Saturday, April 14 of heart failure. He was 76.
Ho had suffered with heart problems for the past several years, and had a pacemaker installed last fall. In 2005, he underwent an experimental stem cell procedure on his ailing heart in Thailand. Promoter Tom Moffatt said he attended Ho's final show Thursday and Ho received a standing ovation. Afterward, Ho reminisced about his many years in Waikiki and talked about how Judy Garland sang with him one night. "Don was in great spirits," he said. "He was fine."
Our thoughts go out to Ho's wife Haumea and his 10 children.
Tonysgirl says:
R.I.P. Don Ho and may you get your Angels wings soon, and croone out "Tiny Bubbles" to all the Angels in Heaven.
Lola says:
Your music brings memories of harmony and happiness. You did well and will always be remembered by many of us...rest in peace my friend. Rest in peace with our maker.