Name: Don Ho
Date of Birth: 13 August 1930 Father of singer Hoku and Don Ho Jr.. He was a lounge singer at Duke's in Waikiki. He is of Hawaiian, Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and German heritage. Received a stem cell treatment, in Thailand, to strengthen his heart [December 6, 2005]. Father-in-law of Jeremy Clements. Is of Chinese, Hawaiian, Portuguese, Dutch and German descent. Born in Kakaako, but he grew up in Kaneohe on Oahu. Frequently performed with his daughter, Hoku Ho. Served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1960, leaving due to his mother's illness. ... 1953 graduate of the University of Hawaii, earning a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. Enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and trained as a fighter pilot; he never saw action. Had a pacemaker implanted in 2005. Gave Glen Campbell the song "Galveston". Recognized by Maxim magazine as one of the "50 coolest guys ever". Father of ten children: Donnie Jr., Donalei, Dondi, Dori, Dwight Ho, Kea and Kealii Ho, Hoku Clements and Kaimana Farris. Daughter Dayna Ho Henry died May 11, 2007 just weeks after her father. Great Uncle of Kai Nuuhiwa, who is a stunt man. Read more Don Ho movies (actor)User Comments |
