Arriving at the Funeral Home, Family Members Welcome the Arrival of Ria Irawan's Body with Tears

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news once again envelops the entertainment world in the homeland, actress Ria Irawan passed away at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. She took her last breath on Monday (6/01) morning after the dawn call to prayer.

After being washed at the hospital, the deceased's body was immediately taken to the funeral home. Ria Irawan's body itself arrived at around 07.30 AM. Dewi Irawan and Mayky Wongkar accompanied the late Ria Irawan's body during the journey to the funeral home.

When the body arrived at the funeral home located at Jalan Anggrek Lestari Blok N Number 11, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, several grieving family members were seen. The body was immediately taken inside the house.

1. Buried in the Afternoon

Upon arriving at the funeral home, Mayky Wongkar, the husband, was immediately greeted by the family with hugs. It was clear that Mayky couldn't hide his sadness, as well as the other family members. Even when the neighbors and other family members recited verses from the holy Quran and prayed for the deceased, Mayky bowed his head while sitting next to Ria Irawan's body.

Ria Irawan's body, also known as Chandra Ariati Dewi, is still at the funeral home. Later, the deceased's body will be buried at TPU Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta, after the zuhur prayer.

2. Ria's Medical History

Mayky Wongkar © KapanLagi.com®/Budy Santoso

As known, in 2014, Ria Irawan was diagnosed with stage 3 C endometrioid cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy for 1.5 years, Ria was declared cancer-free. However, in 2017, the cancer cells reappeared on her diaphragm and had spread to her lungs.

In August 2019, Ria's condition weakened again, and she had to undergo treatment at RSCM starting from September 1st. She was allowed to leave the hospital on September 14th, 2019.

(kpl/irf/pit)