Rock Legend Huang Da Wei Passes Away at 61, Leaving Behind Eternal Hits The legendary rock musician Huang Da Wei, known for his timeless hits such as "You Drank Me Drunk" and "Let Everyone Break Their Hearts," has passed away at the age of 61. His family confirmed through a lawyer that he died on June 2, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at his sister’s home. The news has left fans and colleagues in shock, as his iconic music now stands as a permanent part of history. Huang, who had recently moved to Hawaii in December 2025 to live with his sister, had expressed a desire to retreat from the public eye and return to his musical roots. Just months before his passing, he had stated through a lawyer that he wished to focus on personal reflection and creative work. The sudden announcement of his death has sparked widespread mourning, with many recalling his profound impact on the Chinese-speaking music scene. The handling of his affairs will be managed by his two sisters, while his extensive musical legacy will be administered through the Han Ying Legal Firm. However, his long-term partner and manager, Vicky, has criticized the lawyer’s involvement, claiming the declaration of his death was legally invalid and threatening to pursue legal action. This dispute adds another layer to the tragedy of his passing. Born in Hong Kong in 1964, Huang moved to Hawaii as a child. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in hotel management, but his passion for music began at age 15 when he attended a Judas Priest concert. The performance ignited his desire to bring life to stages, leading him to self-teach guitar and electronic synthesizers. He formed bands in Hawaii, toured Japan and Australia, and even worked on commercial music projects in Japan, honing his craft through years of experience.#honolulu #huang_da_wei #han_ying_legal_firm #vicky #li_shouquan
Over 5,500 people told to evacuate floods on Oahu's North Shore Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam. Emergency sirens blared along Oahu’s North Shore, where rising waters damaged homes in a community world-renowned for its surfing. Honolulu officials told residents Friday morning to leave the area downstream of Wahiawa dam — long known to be vulnerable — saying it was “at risk of imminent failure.” More than 230 people were rescued as heavy rains pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has seen in 20 years, inflicting what the governor said could top $1 billion in damage. Water levels have been receding at the dam that authorities warned could fail but that could change if more rain falls. In less than 24 hours, water at the dam went from 79 feet to 84 feet — just six feet shy of what it can handle, authorities said. No deaths were reported and no one was unaccounted for, Gov. Josh Green said at a news conference. About 10 people were taken to a hospital with hypothermia, he said. Crews searched by air and by water for people who had been stranded — efforts that were hampered by people flying personal drones to get images of the flooding, he said. Dozens — if not hundreds — of homes had been damaged but officials have not been able to fully assess the destruction, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in an afternoon news conference. Some 5,500 people were under evacuation orders. “There’s no question that the damage done thus far has been catastrophic,” he said.#hawaii #wahiawa_dam #oahu #dole_food_company #honolulu
