Renowned reggae artist Fiji, who co-wrote Baywatch: Hawaii theme, dies suddenly aged 55

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George 'Fiji' Veikoso, who co-wrote Baywatch Hawaii theme song, dies suddenly at 55. Fans call him 'G.O.A.T of island ...

George Brooks Veikoso, better known to fans across the Pacific as Fiji, a legendary Fijian-Hawaiian recording artist and pioneer of Polynesian reggae, died on Wednesday. The 55-year-old artist breathed his last at his home, surrounded by his family. …