100NO 448: Vale Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

Episode Summary

100 Not Out and the world lost a dear friend last week when Eddie Jaku, the Happiest Man on Earth, passed away at the age of 101.

The Holocaust survivor who taught people not to hate, leaves behind his wife Flore, children Michael and Andre, and grandchildren and great-grand-children.

Eddie lost 148 family members to the Holocaust; only he and his sister survived.

Eddie joined us on 100 Not Out on episodes 103, 104 and 244. We have re-released these episodes today to make it easy for you to remember and be inspired by Eddie.

Eddie is the author of The Happiest Man on Earth

Rest In Peace Eddie.

To connect with Damian go to www.damiankristof.com

To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au

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