The royal, known to her friends as Kekau, was one of the last living links to the royal family and was celebrated for her philanthropic support of traditional Hawaiian culture.His daughter married Prince David Kawānanakoa, who was third in line for the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii when the royal family was overthrown by American businessmen in 1893.The Abigail KK Kawananakoa Foundation, which was set up in 2001, put aside $100m (£81m) of her wealth to support native Hawaiian causes upon her death, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser."Abigail bore the weight of her position with dignity and humility, enriched the lives of everyone she touched, and like so many Aliʻi who came before her, she has left a legacy dedicated to her people in perpetuity."But Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, leaders of the Native Hawaiian caucus in the state legislature, hailed her generosity and contributions, which they said had greatly aided the island's culture and community."