Eddie Jaku, Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed happiest man on Earth, dies at 101
Jaku spread his message of happiness and resilience in a popular TED Talk and 2020 memoir. He died in Sydney, where he co-founded the Sydney Jewish Museum and educated students about the Holocaust.
by Rachel Treisman
Oct 13, 2021
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Eddie Jaku, who survived the Holocaust and dedicated the rest of his life to promoting kindness, tolerance and resilience, has died in Sydney at age 101.
The self-proclaimed "happiest man on Earth" shared his story with the world in a popular TED Talk, a best-selling memoir and as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, which he helped create.
"Eddie Jaku was a beacon of light and hope for not only our community, but the world," said the , which announced
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