“I also want to thank my doctor, and her team for their swift, expert action in treating me – we are lucky to have such caring health care profesionals in Hawaii, and their compassion has been a key component in this process.” In a statement posted on his website, the award winning artist said, “This has been a whirlwind experience, but with the love and support of family and friends, I’m optimistic that we will beat this, and be back on stage in no time.” The statement goes on to quote Willie K. Uncle Willie K will now be limiting his appearances to focus on his treatments and healing but has not let the situation bring down his spirits.ĭuring recent interviews Kahaialii stated that “I had and emotional moment” but then continues to explain that he got over it quickly as he knows of many cancer survivors who fought it and survived it. As the news broke, Jack Law, Owner of Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand said “I am heartbroken” to learn that William Kahaialii (57) was diagnosed in January of limited stage small cell carcinoma localized to his upper right lung and has just completed the first of four rounds of chemo therapy.
