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Willie K Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Good Morning, Uncle, O Holy Night and Death

Last Updated on June 12, 2022: By Irene Rotich

Willie K Biography

Willie K Biography was an American musician. He is widely known for performing in a variety of styles, including blues, rock, opera and Hawaiian music. He was in a collaboration with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, whose recordings won seven Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Quick Biography
Full NamesWilliam Awihilima Kahaialiʻi
Popular AsWillie K
GenderMale
Occupation / ProfessionMusician
NationalityAmerican
Race / EthnicityHawaiian
ReligionNot Known
Sexual OrientationStraight

Willie K Age and Birthday

Willie was 59 years old when he died, he was born on 17 October 1960 in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, and died on 18 May 2020 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, United States. He celebrated his birthday on 17 October every year and his birth sign was Libra.

Age and Birthday Information
Age59 years (Dead)
Zodiac SignLibra
Date of BirthOctober 17, 1960
Place of BirthLahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Birthday17 October

Willie K Height and Weight

Willie stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Height and Weight Information
Height 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
WeightModerate

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Willie K Education

Education Information
School (s)Not Known
College / UniversityNot Known
Highest QualificationNot Known

Family, Parents and Siblings

Willie K Parents

Willie was born his father Manu Kahaialiʻi and his mother in Lahaina. His father was a Hawaiian jazz guitarist, while his mother was also a singer.

Willie K Siblings

Willie spent his childhood with his twelve siblings, eight brother and four sisters.

Family Profile
Father (Dad)Manu Kahaialiʻi
MotherNot Known
Brother (s)Eight
Sister (s)Four

Willie K Husband, Wife, Dating and Children

Willie was married to his wife Debbie Kahaiali‘i. They were married until the time of his death in 2020.

Willie K Children

Willie and his wife Debbie were blessed with four children named Karshaun, Max, Lycettiana, and Antoinette.

Relationship StatusName
Marital StatusHe is Dead
Boyfriend / Husband Debbie Kahaiali‘i
ChildrenKarshaun, Max, Lycettiana, and Antoinette

Willie K Salary and Networth

Willie K Salary

Details about Willie’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he made will be updated as soon as it is available.

Willie K Net Worth

Willie had an estimated net worth of $500 thousand dollars. This included his assets, money and income. His primary source of income was his career as a Musician. Through his various sources of income, K was able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Willie K Career

In 1993, Willie started a collaboration with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom that lasted for nine years. The duo recorded, performed, and toured together, and also shared a personal relationship. Their recordings were awarded seven Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, part of Willie’s total of 19 Hokus as a musician and producer.

In 2005, Willie’s reunion album with Gilliom, Amy & Willie Live, was awarded a nomination for a Grammy in the first year of the Best Hawaiian Music Album award. Later in 2007, Willie turned out to be among the few artists to win a Hoku as part of three different acts – his collaboration with Eric Gilliom won Best Contemporary Hawaiian Album.

Willie K Songs

  • Pālehua – Hānaiali’i · 1998
  • You Ku’Uipo – The Uncle In Me Volume 1 · 2000
  • Hale’iwa Hula – Hawaiian Tradition · 1997
  • Good Morning – The Uncle In Me Volume 1 · 2000
  • Katchi Katchi Music Makawao – The Uncle In Me Volume 1 · 2000
  • Warehouse Blues – Warehouse Blues · 2012
  • O Holy Night – Willie Kalikimaka · 1999
  • Waterfall – Here’s My Heart · 1995
  • Aloha ʻOe – Nostalgia · 1999
  • Ave Maria – Willie Wonderland · 2010
  • My Moloka’i Woman – The Uncle In Me Volume 1 · 2000
  • Waikīkī – Nostalgia · 1999
  • Over The Rainbow – Live at Hapa’s · 2008
  • North Shore Reggae Blues – Kahaialii · 1991
  • Got a Hurricane – Tropical Plantation Blues · 2019
  • Spirits In The Wind – The Uncle In Me Volume 1 ·

Willie K Lung Cancer

In February 2018, Willie was diagnosed with lung cancer and promptly canceled upcoming performances in Honolulu. Come April 2019, Willie proclaimed via his Facebook page that he was undergoing immunotherapy. A GoFundMe page was set up to help Willie’s family pay for his cancer treatments.

At the time of writing, the page has raised just over $100,000 of a $1,000,000 goal. The last update on that page came in April 2019. Raenette Kahaialii wrote on the page that Willie’s cancer had been upgraded to Stage 4.

Willie K Death

On May 18, 2020, William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, the Hawaiian Grammy Award-nominated singer died after a two year battle with cancer.

According to a post on his Instagram page, the singer died on the evening of May 18. He was first diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2018. A post on Willie K’s Facebook page in April 2019 saw the singer declare that he was experiencing immunotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Willie K

Who is Willie K?

K was a famous musician who gained extensive recognition for performing in a variety of styles, including blues, rock, opera and Hawaiian music.

How old is Willie K?

K was an American national born on 17th October 1960, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

How tall is Willie K?

K stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).

Is Willie K married?

No, K was married to Debbie Kahaiali‘i until he died in 2020.

How much is Willie K worth?

K had an approximate net worth of $500 thousand. This amount had been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Willie K make?

Details about K’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he made will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Willie K live?

K is dead.

Is Willie K dead or alive?

K is dead, he died from lung cancer.

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