16 Indonesian Artists Who Passed Away in 2025 from Music Legends to Famous Comedians

The beginning of 2025 was marked by sad news from senior comedian Nurul Qomar, affectionately known as Abah Qomar. He took his last breath after four years of battling colon cancer that spread to his liver and pancreas. Qomar was known through the sitcom LIKA LIKU LAKI-LAKI alongside the group Empat Sekawan.

On January 12, 2025, the public was shaken by the news of the death of actor Sandy Permana. The actor who played Arya Soma in MISTERI GUNUNG MERAPI 3 (Mak Lampir) was found lifeless after being stabbed near his home in Cibarusah, Bekasi. Police suspect that the incident was motivated by personal revenge.

January 27, 2025, became a moment of mourning for the Indonesian music world. Emilia Contessa, the golden-voiced singer and mother of Denada, passed away due to acute heart failure. Emilia was known for legendary songs such as Flamboyan and Rindu.

Actor Ari Jamasari passed away on February 7, 2025, during the production process of Preman Pensiun 9. The news shocked the entire team and loyal viewers of the series. The cast of Preman Pensiun held a joint prayer at the shooting location to honor the humble figure of Gobang.

Nasrullah, or Mat Solar, took his last breath on March 17, 2025. This sad news was first shared by Rieke Diah Pitaloka through her personal Instagram account. Mat Solar was known for his role as Oneng's husband in the sitcom Bajaj Bajuri.

Senior actor Ray Sahetapy passed away in early April 2025 after two years of battling a stroke. Ray was known through the films PONIRAH TERPIDANA and NOESA PENIDA. His firm and charismatic expression often led him to be trusted with complex and antagonistic characters.

The entertainment world mourned again on April 10, 2025. Titiek Puspa, the legendary singer who had a career spanning over 70 years, passed away due to a brain hemorrhage. She was briefly unconscious while shooting and was rushed to the hospital.

The guitarist of the band Seringai, Ricky Siahaan, passed away after performing in Japan. The news was conveyed by the band's manager, Wendi, who stated that Ricky collapsed after the concert. Ricky was known as a composer and producer behind Seringai's songs.

On June 15, 2025, musician and content creator Gustiwiw or Gusti Irawan Wibowo was reported to have passed away. The initial suspicion was that he suffered from high blood pressure that caused heart complications. Gustiwiw was known as a cheerful and creative figure, and one of his popular songs was Hari yang Mantap.

Senior dangdut singer Hamdan ATT passed away on July 1, 2025. He was known to have suffered a stroke since 2017 and had experienced a heart attack before finally passing away. His popular song 'Termiskin di Dunia' went viral again on digital music platforms after the sad news circulated. The dangdut world has lost a legendary figure with his distinctive voice.

On August 15, 2025, sad news came from the world of comedy. Mpok Alpa, a comedian known for her cheerful personality and Betawi accent, passed away after battling cancer for three years. The news was announced by Raffi Ahmad and Irfan Hakim during a live television broadcast.

Senior musician Acil Bimbo passed away on September 1, 2025, at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung. He fought against lung cancer. As the founder of the music group Bimbo, his religious works such as Tuhan and Sajadah Panjang have become an eternal legacy.

Comedian and actor Mudy Taylor passed away on November 25, 2025. He was rushed to the ER after experiencing severe shortness of breath, but his life could not be saved. Mudy was known for his distinctive humor and eccentric delivery style.

Actor Gary Iskak passed away on November 29, 2025, after a motorcycle accident. He was known for the film FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN and various popular soap operas such as Kun Anta. Gary died at the age of 52.

On November 30, 2025, the rock music world lost Ecky Lamoh, former vocalist of the bands Edane and Elpamas. He passed away in Yogyakarta. Ecky was known for his distinctive voice that graced the golden era of hard rock music in Indonesia during the 1980s-1990s.

Epy Kusnandar passed away at the age of 61 in early December 2025. The news of the comedian's passing was revealed directly by his wife, Karina Ranau, through her Instagram account. Previously, Epy Kusnandar had suffered from a brain tumor in 2010. Let's read more articles about other Indonesian celebrities at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?