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Don Ho Dead at 76

Don Ho has died.

Don Ho Dead at 76 Photo Legendary Hawaiian entertainer Don Ho sings 'Tiny Bubbles' during the halftime show of the 2005 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu in this Feb. 13, 2005, file photo. Ho, who entertained tens of thousands of tourists for four decades and his best known for his catchy signature tune 'Tiny Bubbles,' has died. He was 76. Publicist Donna Jung confirmed the singer's death to The Associated Press, but had no immediate details. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) quote-pic Legendary crooner Don Ho, who entertained tourists for decades wearing raspberry-tinted sunglasses and singing the catchy signature tune “Tiny Bubbles,” has died. He was 76.

He died Saturday morning of heart failure, publicist Donna Jung said. 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 in 2005.

Ho entertained Hollywood’s biggest stars and thousands of tourists for four decades. For many, no trip to Hawaii was complete without seeing his Waikiki show — a mix of songs, jokes, double entendres, Hawaii history and audience participation.

His style of music was never my cup of tea but he was undeniably a legend.

 
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