The famous Svika Pick, a pillar of Israel’s music industry and earned his international attention after his song won the Eurovision Song Contest.
At the start of his career, Pick brought some glitz to Israel’s music scene with his David Bowie-esque dress and signature long hair at a time when the country’s performers and audiences were more conservative.
The Pick name gained further international recognition when Daniella Pick, one of Zvika’s four children, married American director Quentin Tarantino. The couple recently had a second child and split their time between Israel and the U.S.
Who is Svika Pick’s ex-wife Mirit Shem-Or?
Picks Ex-wife Mirit Shem-or was a lyricist. The ex-wife of Svika Pick and mother of Sharona Pik and Daniella Pick. Known mainly for her collaboration with her husband.
Pick suffered a stroke in 2018 which impeded his speech and movement. While his condition improved somewhat since he did not return to perform or write as often as he once did.
Pick’s death drew condolences from all walks of Israeli life, including politicians, fellow artists, and ordinary Israelis. The cause of death was not immediately known. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Pick’s songs entered the Israeli heart and culture and turned into an anthem.
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