OFRA HAZA: 1957-2000

From the Official Ofra Haza web site (http://www.ofrahaza.com), February 23, 2000: "We regret to announce that this evening at 7:40 PM (Israel time) Ofra Haza passed away. There are no words to describe the sorrow and grief we are experiencing at this moment. We love you Ofra and we will miss you..." _______________________________ "Why do I cry at night? Why do I feel so sad Something holds me tight it's something in the air I have a prayer a prayer A prayer from my heart Night after night after daylight Memories of home...."

For further information, the following stories are avialble online:

• "Nation says farewell to an icon" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 25, 2000
• "Expert: Haza's request for privacy like a living will" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 25, 2000
• "PM Barak sends condolences to family of Ofra Chaza" - From IsraelWire, February 25, 2000
• "Israel mourns music ambassador" - From The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, February 25, 2000
• "Thousands pay their last respects to Ofra Haza in her old neighborhood" - From Ha'aretz, February 25, 2000
• "Singer Ofra Haza dies at 41" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 24, 2000
• "Singer Ofra Chaza succumbs to illness at the age of 41" - From IsraelWire, February 24, 2000
• "Singer Ofra Haza dies" - From Ha'aretz, February 24, 2000  

These are the stories of Ofra's final days in the hospital:

• "Ofra Chaza remains on life-support" - From IsraelWire, February 22, 2000
• "Ofra Haza's Battle For Life"- From Israeli Culture, February 21, 2000
• "In Brief - Ofra Chaza still listed as critical" - From IsraelWire, February 20, 2000
• "Ofra Haza's condition serious but stable" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 18, 2000
• "Well-wishers flock to 'Ofraland'" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 17, 2000
• "Increase noted in sales of Chaza albums – Star remains hospitalized" - From IsraelWire, February 16, 2000 
• "Ofra Haza on respirator, dialysis" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 16, 2000
• "Ofra Haza's condition remains a mystery" - From The Jerusalem Post, February 15, 2000
• "Rentgan Rabbi adds name to Ofra Chaza" - From IsraelWire, February 15, 2000 
• "Ofra Chaza showing slight signs of improvement" - From IsraelWire, February 14, 2000

May Ofra's family and fans be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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