jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Senior dangdut singer Imam S. Arifin reportedly died on Friday (17/12). He was 61.
The sad news was revealed through a message circulating within the media circle on WhatsApp.
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"Innalillahi wainnailaihi rojiun [We belong to God and to God we shall return], senior dangdut singer Imam S. Arifin returned to Rahmatullah, Friday (17/12) afternoon," the message read.
The message was written by Nana Mardiana, the ex-wife of Imam S. Arifin.
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There has been no official statement from the current family of the singer.
Before his death, Imam S. Arifin had been struggling with stroke for the past year.
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He was last under public spotlight after he was arrested for drugs in 2020.
He served his sentence at a narcotics prison in Baleendah, Bandung regency. (jlo/mcr20/jpnn)
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