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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Eurovision Winner Netta Barzilai Mourns Deceased Friend

Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai announced the death of her high school friend, Gal Brook Gurfong, a dancer and swimmer who succumbed to cancer. Barzilai shared memories of their friendship and Gurfong's courageous career transition into professional dance.

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  1. 01Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai is mourning the death of her friend Gal Brook Gurfong.
  2. 02Gurfong passed away after a battle with cancer.
  3. 03Barzilai remembered Gurfong as a talented swimmer and dancer.
  4. 04She described his brave and successful career change into professional dancing.
  5. 05Barzilai expressed her devastation and sent condolences to Gurfong's family.

She expressed her devastation and sent condolences to his family, calling him a "wonder" she had the privilege to create with.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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