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Dudu Topaz
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Dudu Topaz was an Israeli television host, comedian, actor, author, and radio personality. In the 1980s and 1990s, he hosted several highly successful television game and entertainment shows, including "Ha'Rishon Ba'Bidur". He sparked major public controversy during the 1981 election campaign after making derogatory remarks about Mizrahi Jews at a political rally. Topaz died by suicide in prison in August 2009 after being criminally charged with ordering violent attacks against top media executives.
In the news: Mentioned in media coverage comparing recent controversial statements by television presenter Yinon Magal to historic political speech scandals in Israel.
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