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7 hours ago
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Prayers Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': ‘One of the Best'
Prayers Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': 'One of the Best' originally appeared on Parade. Fans are rallying behind as the former pro-wrestler mourns the death of renowned Fijian-Hawaiian recording artist George Brooks Veikoso, AKA Fiji. The "Sweet Darlin'" artist died earlier this month in Fiji at the age of 55, with The Rock taking to Instagram early on Tuesday, July 29 to share a video of him singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way," sharing with fans how much the cover meant to him. "Rest in Love Uso Fiji 💔🕊️," he began. "As you now sing with the angels, it's appropriate since your voice will forever be heavenly." He continued, "This song 'My Way' that you sing so beautifully and soul stirring means so much to me (as you knew) as it was the song that my grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia used to sing to me when I was a little boy." Johnson admitted that he gets "emotional" watching and listening to the clip. "...at the end of the day - we're all living life as best we can and we all do different things for different reasons - but at some in point in life, perhaps near the end - it's a blessing to be able to say 'I did it my way,'" he added. "Rest in peace knowing you moved the world with your voice, made our Polynesian culture proud and most of all - you did it your way."Fans mourned alongside the beloved actor, sending love and prayers for the musician's loss. "My prayers are out to Fiji's loved ones 🙏🏻," one replied. "Life's so beautiful but so short too. He maybe gone physically, but spiritually he will always live on 💕🖤." "Condolences," another sent. "may he rest in peace 🕊️🙏🏼💔🥲." "That was beautiful," another commended. "We've lost another beautiful, talented soul. Sending love and light to his family." Many described the late musician as a "Pacific island reggae legend💔❤️," with others writing, "😢🕊️ RIP to the LEGEND #FIJI," and, "Our hawaiian legend will be forever in our hearts. And his music will be forever shared to all and in our hearts and life's forever. RIP Fiji🕊️❤️🙏.""one of the best," someone else Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': 'One of the Best' first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Renowned reggae artist Fiji, who co-wrote Baywatch: Hawaii theme, dies suddenly aged 55
Award-winning Fijian-Hawaiian recording artist George Brooks Veikoso, better known to fans as Fiji, has died at the age of 55. Veikoso, who co-wrote the theme song for the Nineties drama series Baywatch: Hawaii, died Wednesday in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by family, local outlet Hawaii News Now reported. Born in Fiji on May 10, 1970, Veikoso grew up singing in church. 'The only place I could sing was in church, so every chance I could I'd sneak out,' he told the Honolulu Star Bulletin in 1999. 'I felt in my heart that I had something (to share), and all I needed was a stage. I got on every stage I could to make that dream come true.' He moved to Hawaii in 1987, where he became one of the reggae music industry's top singer-songwriters, recording artists, and producers. In 1994, he released his debut album, Evolution, which included hits like 'Lia,' 'Symphony of Love,' and 'Tuberi Au.' However, it was his second album, Born & Raised, released in 1996, that garnered him international fame. It included one of his most-listened-to tracks, 'Sweet Darlin'.' Veikoso later earned both the Hawaii Academy of Record Arts' Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year in 1998, further cementing his star status. At the 2014 Pacific Music Awards, he won the Best Pacific International Artist Award, and in 2021, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Polynesian reggae stream. Reacting to his death on Facebook, the Polynesian Music Network released a statement, remembering him as a 'beautiful soul.' 'A life so full, so meaningful. Fiji was more than an artist,' the statement said. 'He was a movement, a voice for the people, a light in the dark. There was, and always will be, only one Fiji. His music wasn't just something we listened to. It was something we lived through. It was the soundtrack to our childhoods, our family parties, our car rides, our quiet nights, our celebrations, and our heartbreaks.' It continued: 'Fiji inspired artists across the world. He opened doors and set a standard for what it meant to be timeless, soulful, and real. His presence was larger than life, but his spirit was always grounded in love, truth, and connection. 'Thank you, Fiji, for your gift. For your music, your heart, and your legacy. You gave us so much, and we will carry it with us forever.'
ABC News
08-05-2025
- ABC News
How did the mongoose make its way to the shores of Fiji?
This morning, Jacob posed a Pacific Mystery - how did the mongoose make its way to the shores of Fiji? The mongoose, originally from South and Central Asia, was introduced to Fiji by colonists to control rats in sugar cane plantations, but has since thrived — and even multiplied — on the islands, with two species now calling Fiji home. Also in the program, we spoke with award-winning journalist and budding sports commentator, Jamie Haro who at only 20 years old, has already accumulated a long list of career milestones across PNG's media landscape in print, online, and national broadcast television. And we also checked in with our Port Authority in Vanuatu, Moses Cakau Willie about what's on for the kids during the school holiday period.
