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Dana International's Personal Manager, Shi Karam, Dies at 61

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Shi Karam, journalist, editor, producer, and personal manager to singer Dana International, died at 61. He co-wrote the 2008 Eurovision entry "Kacholo Kan" with International. His brother announced his passing, with funeral and mourning details to be released later.

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  • Shi Karam, personal manager to Dana International, died at 61.
  • Karam also worked as a journalist, editor, and producer.
  • He co-wrote Dana International's 2008 Eurovision song "Kacholo Kan".
  • His brother, Alon, announced his death.
  • Funeral and mourning details will be announced later.

Shi Karam, a journalist, editor, and producer, has passed away at the age of 61. Karam previously wrote for the Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot. In recent years, he worked closely with Israeli singer Dana International as her producer and personal manager. Together, they co-wrote the song "Kacholo Kan" in 2008, which represented Israel in that year's Eurovision Song Contest. His brother, Alon, announced the death with deep sorrow, stating, "With great sadness and a broken heart, I announce the passing of my beloved brother, Shi Weinstein (Karam). Details about the funeral and mourning period will follow."

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