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Moshe Hillel, 'The Singing Paratrooper,' Dies at 80
Israeli singer Moshe Hillel, known as "The Singing Paratrooper," died at age 80. He gained fame in the 1970s with hits like "The Boy with the Banjo" and "Do Not Fear Israel," and participated in numerous Mizrahi Song Festivals, winning first place in 1976.
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- 01Singer Moshe Hillel, "The Singing Paratrooper," died at age 80.
- 02He rose to fame in the 1970s with hits "The Boy with the Banjo" and "Do Not Fear Israel."
- 03Hillel participated in multiple Mizrahi Song Festivals, winning in 1976.
- 04He acted in the film "Kazablan" and sang the theme for "Abba Ganuv."
- 05Hillel received a special award in 2022 for his contributions to music.
Hillel also acted in films such as "Kazablan" and performed the theme song for "Abba Ganuv." He continued performing and managing venues throughout his career, receiving a special award in 2022.
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