Gita Luka
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Gita Luka | |
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| Born | September 5, 1921 |
| Died | August 22, 2001 (aged 79) Netanya, Israel |
| Other names | Getta Luca |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, singer |
| Years active | 1948–1989 |
Gita Luka (Hebrew: ג'טה לוקה; September 5, 1921 – August 22, 2001) was an Israeli actress, comedian and singer.[1]
Biography
Born in Romania, Luka had an impoverished childhood in a
Luka performed frequently as a singer in satire sketches at the
In 1988, Luka suffered a minor stroke and another one in 1995, which slowed down her ability to perform and eventually forced her to retire. She also underwent financial problems during the 1983 Israel bank stock crisis. Family friends of Luka organised a fundraiser to support her nursing home expenses. She was also financially supported by the Israeli Artists Association.
Personal life
Luka married two times. From her first husband, she had one daughter, Rachel. She also had four grandchildren.
Death
Luka died following a stroke in Netanya on August 22, 2001, at age 79.[3] She was interred at Yarkon Cemetery.[4]
References
- ^ Gita Luka’s filmography (in Hebrew)
- ^ ג'טה לוקה, zemer.nli.org.il. Retrieved June 15, 2020 (in Hebrew)
- ^ "נפטרה השחקנית ג'טה לוקה" (in Hebrew). Ynet. August 22, 2001. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "נזכור את ג'טה לוקה" (in Hebrew). gogay.co.il. August 23, 2001. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
External links
- Gita Luka at IMDb
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