Ofra Haza She fell into a coma in connection with complications with pneumonia. Doctors in the hospital tried to help her, but ultimately the 42-year-old singer could not be saved.
In the report of the examining committee, whether the doctors were neglected in connection with the singer’s hospitalization, it was stated that if ofra undergoing treatment earlier, a significant deterioration of health and even her death could be prevented.
Already after the Hazy death, a scandal broke out – the oldest in Israel and the prestigious daily “Haaretz” published information that death was caused by AIDS. For many fans it was a shock. The newspaper’s interference in the vocalist’s private life aroused considerable doubt. Haza hid the disease to such an extent that even the emergency workers did not know about her, who first dealt with her in the hospital.
“There was a consensus in this matter to remain silent, even after her death. I think that today all standards and moral standards and moral standards have been broken. Or after death, if not a bit of knowledge that we can live and die with dignity? ” spokesman of the Minister of Health thundered.
“In this unfortunate case, without providing all the details, it seems that ofra Haza almost died of embarrassment because of the terrible fear of disclosing her illness,” he told him Dr. Zvi Bentwichhead of the AIDS center at the hospital in Rehovot.
The media began speculation about the one who could infect HIV’s gambling. The singer’s husband, a businessman, became suspicious Doron Ashkenazy (so he claimed, among others Aloni nobleHazy manager). Later, Ashkenazy defended himself, saying that infection was to occur during a blood transfusion in a Turkish hospital, to which Haza was in connection with the miscarriage. Ashkenazy himself died in April 2001 due to a heart attack, probably caused by an overdose of illegal substances.
Who was Ofra Haz? She was called the “Madonna East”
Ofra Haza was born to the family of poor Jewish immigrants from Yemen. She was the youngest of nine children. As a 12-year-old, she joined the Szychunat Ha-Tikwa Theater, where she met her later manager, composer and author of texts, Aloni noblele. After leaving the team and completing the 2-year military service, in 1979 she began a solo career.
Already the first albums (also inspired by the Yemenian folk) brought her considerable popularity in the Middle East – not only in Israel, but also in Arab countries. “Madonna of the East” has become a symbol of the cultural bridge above the political borders.
In 1983, ofra began her international career for good. While 28. Eurovision Song Contest In Munich, she took second place, giving way only to the French singer representing Luxembourg Corinne Hermes With her song “Si la vie est cadeau”. Hardly anyone remembers about the recording of the laureate, meanwhile it’s ofra Haza with the song “Hi” She began to conquer the charts. An additional dimension was the performance of the Israeli singer in Munich – a place where 11 years earlier there was a tragic assassination at Israeli athletes during the Olympic Games (Palestinian terrorists killed 11 members of the team and one German police officer).
The singer drew in her work from Yemenian folk, combining him with dance music. She recorded over 25 records, most of which were covered with gold or platinum. In 1985 she made the album “Yemenite Songs” (also known under the title “Fifty Gates of Wisdom”). The inspiration was old songs sung by her mother, and in the recordings of 17th-century poetry Shalloma sabazi Traditional instruments were used. A song from this album “Im nin’al” Hip -hop people gladly sampled – including Eric B. & Rakim.
Ofra Haza has collaborated with many musicians from around the world – including group Sisters of Mercy (hit “Temple of Love”),, Paula Abdul, Sinead O’Connor (joint performance at the ceremony Nobel Peace Prizes in 1994), Whitney Houston and Iggym Pop.
She sang the song “Deliver Us” (“Free us”) in 17 languages (including Polish), in the animated hit of Disney “Prince of Egypt”where she lent her voice to JOKED – Mother Moses (Val Kilmer), Aarona (Jeff Goldblum) and Miriam (Sandra Bullock) – and took part in recording the soundtrack. Songs in her performance also appeared in such films as “Queen Margot” (“Elo Hi”),, “Dick Tracy”, “Dzika Orchidaa” and “The Governess”.
Ofra Haza was buried at the Yarkon cemetery, the main necropolis Tel Aviv.