Indonesian Singer Yus Yunus Dies at 59

Friday, 25 February 2022 – 11:42 GMT+7
Elvy Sukaesih (left) and the late Yus Yunus / Credit: Instagram (@elvy_sukaesih)

english.jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Senior musician Yus Yunus passed away on Friday (25/5) early morning.

The news was revealed by fellow singer Elvy Sukaesih through her personal Instagram account.

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"Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihirojiun [We belong to God and to God we shall return]," said Elvy.

Yus, who was born on September 19, 1962, had collaborated with a number of artists, including Iis Dahlia.

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In 1992, Yus and Iis released an album entitled "Supir Taxi dan Gadis Desa".

He was also involved in the world of politics.

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Yus once ran as a candidate for House member with the National Mandate Party (PAN) in the Lumajang-Jember constituency.

"Hopefully, [he] was given forgiveness, mercy, and blessing from God," added Elvy. (mar1/mcr20/jpnn)

This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Innalillahi, Pedangdut Senior Yus Yunus Meninggal Dunia