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Matti Caspi, Influential Israeli Musician, Dies at 76

Tributes from Israeli leaders followed hospital confirmation, highlighting a six-decade career that shaped the nation's music.

Overview

  • Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv announced Caspi’s death at 76 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
  • His family issued a statement mourning a beloved husband and father, saying the light of their lives had gone out.
  • President Isaac Herzog hailed him as one of the greatest Israeli creators of his generation, while Culture Minister Miki Zoha praised his songs as a soundtrack of love and hope.
  • Caspi received ACUM’s lifetime achievement honor, wrote or co-wrote more than 1,000 songs, and collaborated with leading artists including lyricist Ehud Manor.
  • In 2025 he disclosed metastatic cancer, canceled performances, and launched a $1.5 million crowdfunding campaign to pursue experimental treatments.