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Willie K (William Awihilima Kahaiali'i) was born on 17 October, 1960 in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, US, is a Hawaiian musician (1960–2020). Discover Willie K's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

Popular As William Awihilima Kahaiali'i
Occupation Singer · songwriter · musician · entertainer
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 17 October, 1960
Birthday 17 October
Birthplace Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, US
Date of death 18 May, 2020
Died Place Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, US
Nationality United States

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1960

William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi (October 17, 1960 – May 18, 2020), known as Willie K, was a Hawaiian musician who performed in a variety of styles, including blues, rock, opera and Hawaiian music.

Born and raised in a family of musicians in Lahaina, Hawaii, Willie began performing at the age of 8 alongside his father, Hawaiian jazz guitarist Manu Kahaialiʻi.

1993

In 1993, Willie began a collaboration with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom that would last for nine years.

The pair recorded, performed, and toured together, and also shared a personal relationship.

Their recordings won seven Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, part of Willie's total of 19 Hokus as a musician and producer.

2005

In 2005, Willie's reunion album with Gilliom, Amy & Willie Live, was nominated for a Grammy in the first year of the Best Hawaiian Music Album award.

2007

In 2007, Willie K became one of very few artists to win a Hoku as part of three different acts – his collaboration with Eric Gilliom won Best Contemporary Hawaiian Album, in addition to wins already achieved with Amy and as a solo artist.

Willie K played many different genres of music including Hawaiian music, blues, rock, opera, and Cachi Cachi music.

2018

In February 2018, Willie K was diagnosed with lung cancer and promptly cancelled upcoming performances in Honolulu.

2019

In April 2019, Willie announced via his Facebook page that he was undergoing immunotherapy.

2020

In January 2020, in a video posted to Facebook, Willie announced that his cancer was at the terminal stage.

He made the video after a concert at Blue Note Hawaii in Waikiki.

He stated that his "spirits remained high during the concert," which was supposed to be only a 90-minute set, but lasted for two hours.

"The crowd deserved it," he said.

Willie K died at age 59 on May 18, 2020.