You didn't ask, but I'll just add that an unconscious person in the end stage of a terminal disease will not experience any discomfort from the lack of food or water. Indeed, dehydration and hypoglycemia release natural endorphins that reduce sensations of pain or hunger.
The music to Somewhere over the Rainbow was written by Harold Arlen; the lyrics were written by Edgar Yipsel (Yip) Harburg. But Julie Garden sang it. Arlen and Harburg collaborated on all the songs featured in the movie, The Wizard of Oz. Over the Rainbow won Academy awards for them both.
He was 38 â and just beginning to see the huge success of Over the Rainbow.. Israel's body lay in state at Hawaii's Capitol building, a rare honor. Days later, he was cremated, along with his vintage Martin ukulele â the one he used to record Over the Rainbow..