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Hawaiian Music Icon Willie K Dies After Lengthy Battle With Cancer

Legendary Maui Musician and Hawaiian music icon Willie K died on Monday night after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 59. A message to his fans notes he passed away in his home in Wailuku, surrounded by his ʻohana.

Willie K: “I’m at Terminal Now… And I’m Still Going to be Rocking”

Legendary Maui Musician Willie K says that his cancer diagnosis is now terminal, but vowed to keep “rocking,” in a Facebook message to fans on Wednesday.

Willie K’s St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament

Willie K’s St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament on March 16, will benefit Maui’s own Willie K while he continues his fight against lung cancer.

Willie K Recovering After Collapsing On Stage

Musician Willie K, born Willie Kahaialiʻi of Lahaina, collapsed Saturday night, Jan. 5, 2019 while on stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for his Willie K and Friends Bluesfest.

Mahalo Uncle Willie K Star-Studded Benefit Concert, April 21

Benefit concerts will be held on 3 islands to help compensate for the lost income and health expenses resulting from Willie K’s recent lung cancer diagnosis.

Fans, Loved Ones Raising Funds for Willie K Cancer Treatment

On Feb. 15, family members created a GoFundMe account to help assist the performer during his rounds of treatment and for his recovery time.