Friday, August 7, 2009
"Si Burung Merak" WS Rendra Died At 74
Indonesia once again have to mourning, only two days after our rising entertainer and reggae-styled musician, Mbah Surip passed away, now one of the best artist, poet, playwright, and socio-cultural observer, WS Rendra died on Thursday (6 / 8) night, at approximately 22:30 WIB, in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.
Gugus Joko Wasito, relatives of WS Rendra who is also Executive Director of the Institute of Research and Surveys Of Archipelago, through the short message to the journalists, confirm this news Thursday (6 / 8) night at about 22:35 WIB.
"Innalillahi Wainnailahi Rajiun, has died recently Mas WS Rendra in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, please pray for him, thanks," the content of the short message sent by Gugus to the journalist.
Willibrordus Surendra Broto Rendra or popular with the name of WS Rendra was born in Solo, Central Java, 7 November 1935. His name is very popular with the nickname "Si Burung Merak" or in english "The Peacock".
WS Rendra previously had been treated at Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta, and recently get a two-week treatment at the Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.
According to information, while burial process of Mbah Surip in the Bengkel Teater (Theater Workshop), Citayam, Depok, the poet had to go home at Khayangan Pesona Complex, Depok. However, WS Rendra have some complications of diseases that must be re-treated at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jakarta.
Corpse of Rendra will be taken to the house of mourning, at the complex of Pesona Kayangan, Depok Blok AV No. 5. The plan, WS Rendra will be buried on Friday (7 / 8) morning. However, based on information, at this time also made burial preparations in the Bengkel Teater, Citayam, Depok.
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