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Israeli music icon Matti Caspi, 76, died on Feb. 8, 2026, after a long cancer battle, leaving a lasting legacy in Hebrew music.
Israeli music legend Matti Caspi, 76, died on February 8, 2026, at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv after a prolonged battle with advanced cancer, which he publicly disclosed in May 2025.
A celebrated composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Caspi shaped Israel’s musical landscape for decades with emotionally rich, genre-blending works that fused pop, rock, folk, Mizrahi, jazz, and Brazilian bossa nova.
Known for songs like “Brit Olam,” “Yamei Binyamina,” and “Nahlieli,” he wrote or collaborated on over 1,000 tracks, many of which became national touchstones.
He represented Israel in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest and earned acclaim for his innovative artistry and profound influence on Hebrew music.
Tributes from fans, artists, and public figures, including President Isaac Herzog, honored his legacy as a defining cultural voice.
El ícono de la música israelí Matti Caspi, de 76 años, murió el 8 de febrero de 2026 después de una larga batalla contra el cáncer, dejando un legado duradero en la música hebrea.