Acclaimed Israeli Music Editor and Composer Gilad Ben-Shach Dies at 85
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- Music editor and composer Gilad Ben-Shach died at age 85.
- He battled Alzheimer's disease before his passing.
- Ben-Shach wrote songs for artists like Dana International.
- He was the head of entertainment at Radio Tel Aviv's "Gimel" network.
Gilad (Gili) Ben-Shach, a distinguished music editor and composer, passed away at his home in Jerusalem on Thursday at the age of 85. His death followed a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ben-Shach's funeral is scheduled for Friday at 11:30 AM at the cemetery in Gedera.
Throughout his career, Ben-Shach contributed to the Israeli music scene by writing songs for prominent artists, including the duo "Ilan Ve'Ilanait" and Dana International. In 1976, he played a key role in the establishment of Radio Tel Aviv's "Gimel" network, where he served as the head of the entertainment department.
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