Willie K, legendary music star, has passed away

His family posted on his Instagram page that the music legend passed away Monday night, May 18 "surrounded by his ohana." He was 59 years old.

[@amakuaole]

I remember Uncle Willie K's music from the early 90s.
R.I.P Uncle Willie..🙏🏼

[@naneadymond5134]

RIP UNCO WILLIE THANKS FOR THE MUSIC IT TRULY WAS THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE SO MANY MEMORIES 💔 🎶

[@mellowmood2785]

Another Hawaiian that you will NEVER find another like. Mahalo Uncle, and mahalo Ke Akua for such a soulful and Aloha human being. A Hui Hou 🤙🏾

[@kimferriera3100]

Oh we miss him so much 💜 so grateful to have enjoyed his amazing talent for all these years one of my favorite of all time and the best show was him and steven Tyler on roof top at fleetwoods oh so special💜🎶🤙💋

[@nopulau8628]

Ahui hou unko Willie, mahalo for sharing your talent with us! 🤙🏾

[@kimferriera3100]

Oh we so miss you and so grateful to have enjoyed all these years with his amazing talent the special moment was on rooftop with Steven Tyler opening night Dream on oh so amazing maui moment 💜🎶💋

[@n2y3s]

Mahalo uncle for all da beautiful music and aloha. Condolences to the ohana ,friends and fans. RIP Uncle Willie K. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@deaconhawk2187]

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole to Willie K