Following a tragic car accident in 1982, which resulted in the death of a close friend, Einstein and his second wife, Sima Eliyahu, were badly injured.
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During the early 1970s, he dabbled in acting as part of innovative comedy sketch TV series Lool (Chicken Coop) and has been known for imitations.Įinstein, who was married twice, is survived by four children. Several of his recordings have long been hailed as the true soundtrack to Israel, cementing his place in the country folklore as a lyricist and performer. Over the years, Einstein had collaborated with legendary Israeli musicians such as Shalom Hanoch, Miki Gabrielov and Yoni Rechter. His first of 44 solo albums came out in 1966. In the decade following his army service, Einstein served as vocalist for popular bands Batzal Yarok (Green Onion), Shleeshiyat Gesher Hayarkon (Yarkon Bridge Trio) and Hahalonot Hagvohim (The High Windows). However, it was his father’s encouragement that made him join an army entertainment troupe in the late ’50s as part of the Nahal Brigade troupe. 3 1939 in Tel Aviv as Arye Einstein, son of Ohel theater actor Yaakov Einstein, the young singer initially showed talent as an athlete, rising to claim Israel’s junior high jump champion. PHOTOS: ‘Homeland’: Portraits of the Emmy-Winning Cast and Creatorsīorn on Jan. Family members and friends soon gathered following word of Einstein’s hospitalization.