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HaaretzCulture

Israeli Singer and Actor Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

By איתמר זהר

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Hebrew · 13 newsrooms covering

Originalהזמר והשחקן אילי גורליצקי מת בגיל 91

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Ili Gurlitzky, a prominent Israeli singer and actor, has died at 91.
  • He gained fame in the 1960s for his role in "King Solomon and Shlomi the Shoemaker."
  • Gurlitzky also had a career in film and authored books.
  • He described his career as multi-faceted.
Israeli Singer and Actor Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91
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Ili Gurlitzky, a celebrated Israeli singer and actor, passed away on Monday at the age of 91. Gurlitzky rose to prominence in the 1960s for his role in the musical "King Solomon and Shlomi the Shoemaker," where he starred alongside Yona Atari. He also appeared in films and authored books throughout his career. Reflecting on his diverse artistic path, Gurlitzky once stated in an interview, "My whole life I haven't gone in just one direction."

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