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Monica Levy, Influential Figure Behind Israeli Rock Band Monica Sex, Passes Away

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Monica Levy, the former bassist of Killer Hot and namesake of the Israeli rock band Monica Sex, died Monday after a prolonged illness. Born in Romania and raised in Israel, she was a key figure in the Israeli punk-rock scene and retired after marrying Meir Levy. She passed away at Hadassah Hospital, leaving behind her husband, two sons, and eighty grandchildren.

01Monica Levy, former bassist of Killer Hot, died Monday after a long illness.
02She was the inspiration and namesake for the Israeli band Monica Sex.
03Levy immigrated from Romania to Israel at age six and grew up in Beersheba.
04She served in the Military Police Corps and met key musicians during her service.
05Levy retired from music after marrying Meir Levy, who had a military career.
06She passed away at Hadassah Hospital, survived by her husband, two sons, and eighty grandchildren.

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