Billy Syahputra's Regret, Unaware of Mpok Alpa's Last Message While Hospitalized

Kapanlagi.com - The atmosphere of mourning still envelops the funeral procession of comedian Nina Carolina or Mpok Alpa at TPU Kujaran, South Jakarta, Friday (15/8/2025). Among the mourners, presenter Billy Syahputra appeared deeply affected by the departure of his friend.

Behind his sadness, there is a sense of regret. The 34-year-old man admitted that he had no idea that Mpok Alpa had been fighting against cancer for the past three years.

1. The Sadness of Billy Syahputra

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Billy revealed that Mpok Alpa was a very private person regarding her difficulties. This is what made him unaware of his friend's condition, even when Mpok Alpa sent a 'code' a week before passing away.

"Mpok is indeed the type of person who doesn't want to show her struggles, until the end I honestly didn't know when she was hospitalized," said Billy Syahputra after the funeral.

2. The Last Message That Was Missed

This funny presenter then shared a WhatsApp message that he had just realized was a sign. At that time, Mpok Alpa asked if he was in the parking lot of one of the hospitals.

Unfortunately, Billy did not catch the signal. "But there were codes like that a week ago if I'm not mistaken before he was transferred to Dharmais Hospital, he had WhatsApped, 'Bang Billy are you in the RSPP parking lot?' I didn’t realize that he was hospitalized," he explained.

3. Regret for Not Visiting

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According to him, only a handful of friends like Raffi Ahmad and Irfan Hakim know about Mpok Alpa's condition. Billy also feels regret because he couldn't visit and provide support in her final moments.

"Maybe the only ones who know are A Raffi and A Irfan; if I had known, I would have definitely visited," he added sadly.

4. Late News of Illness

The younger sibling of the late Olga Syahputra only learned about Mpok Alpa's illness vaguely from his wife and fellow artist, Anwar BAB, just a day before Mpok Alpa took her last breath.

"Yesterday, I was chatting a lot with Anwar. Vika, my wife, said, 'Honey, where is this woman?' Then the next day I met Anwar, I asked, 'War, how is Mpok Alpa doing?' 'Yeah, she's sick.' Then the next day I received this news," he concluded.

5. QNA

What does Billy Syahputra regret about Mpok Alpa?
Billy Syahputra regrets not knowing about Mpok Alpa's condition as she fought against cancer.

What was Mpok Alpa's last message to Billy Syahputra?
Mpok Alpa sent a WhatsApp message asking about Billy's whereabouts in the hospital parking lot.

Who knew about Mpok Alpa's condition before she passed away?
Only a handful of friends like Raffi Ahmad and Irfan Hakim were aware of Mpok Alpa's condition.

When did Billy Syahputra learn about Mpok Alpa's illness?
Billy only learned about Mpok Alpa's illness a day before she passed away.

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