Israeli music stars died in Suicide
Here are 2 famous musicians from Israel died in Suicide:
Zohar Argov
Zohar Argov (July 16, 1955 Rishon LeZion-November 6, 1987) a.k.a. Zohar Orkabi or ארגוב, זוהר was an Israeli singer. His child is Gili Argov.
His albums include Elinor, There Where Times, As of Today and My Life Passes By. Genres related to him: Mizrahi music.
Zohar Argov was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel to a family of Sephardic Jewish descent. He began his music career in his early 20s performing Mizrahi music at weddings and parties in the Tel Aviv area. Despite his success, he struggled with drug addiction throughout his career.
Argov's breakthrough came in 1981 with the release of his debut album, "Elinor." This was followed by several more successful albums, including "There Where Times," "As of Today," and "My Life Passes By." He was known for his powerful voice and emotional performances, which often focused on themes of love, heartbreak, and social justice.
Tragically, Argov's life was cut short in 1987 when he was shot in the head by a former business associate. He was just 32 years old at the time of his death. Despite his brief career, Argov remains a revered figure in Israeli music and is considered a pioneer in the Mizrahi music genre.
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Mike Brant
Mike Brant (February 1, 1947 Nicosia-April 25, 1975 Paris) otherwise known as Moshe Brand or Brant, Mike was an Israeli singer.
Discography: My Way : Ses plus grands succès, L'Essentiel, 20e Anniversaire, Laisse-moi t'aimer, L'intégrale, Qui saura / Sans amis, Laisse moi t'aimer, Ses plus grands succès, Qui saura and . Genres related to him: Pop music.
Mike Brant was born in Cyprus to Polish-Jewish parents who later immigrated to Israel. He grew up in Haifa, Israel and served in the Israeli Defense Forces before launching his music career. Brant became hugely popular in France during the 1970s and was known for his emotive and romantic ballads such as "Laisse-moi t'aimer" and "Qui saura." Despite his success, Brant struggled with depression and tragically died by suicide in 1975, at the age of 28. His legacy as a beloved performer and pop icon continues in Israel and France today.
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