Deceased, Matthew White Child Actor from 'DANUR' Series Has Had a History of Diabetes for a Long Time

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from the Indonesian film industry. Child actor Matthew White, known for his role as Hendrick in the films DANUR 2: MADDAH and DANUR 3: SUNYARURI, has been confirmed to have passed away.

The 12-year-old actor took his last breath at a hospital in Jakarta. The cause of death is due to a history of diabetes.

"There is a history of diabetes," said Oki Hartanto, the representative of AM PM management who has been taking care of Matthew, when contacted by KapanLagi.com on Monday (24/1/2022).

1. Buried in Tegal

Matthew White revealed that he had dropped and lost consciousness last Saturday (22/1/2022). A day after being taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead on Sunday night (23/1/2022).

The body of the actor, who is affectionately called Matt, was taken to Tegal for burial. "He passed away yesterday and has now been buried in Tegal," said Oki Hartanto.

2. Meeting at the Supermarket

Matthew White himself was revealed to have a history of diabetes before being under the management led by Oki Hartanto. However, he always remained cheerful when involved in a production.

"I first met Matt at the supermarket. I asked him, 'What do you want me to buy for you?' and without any burden or sadness, he just replied, 'I have an illness.' At that time, it was actually me who was sad," recalled Oki Hartanto.

3. Condolences from Prilly Latuconsina

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Prilly Latuconsina, who starred alongside Matthew in two films DANUR, posted a special feed to commemorate the actor's passing.

"Dear Matthew, a good child, a smart child, a sweet child. Now you're no longer in pain, my dear. Surely you're happy in heaven. I miss you so much. You left so quickly. We love you," Prilly wrote as quoted by KapanLagi.com, on Monday (24/1/2022).

4. Undergoing Treatment

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Some time ago, Yani, Matt White's mother, uploaded a moment of taking care of her son who was lying down with an infusion attached to the back of his hand.

"Oh Allah, grant your servant patience as wide as the ocean. Get well soon, handsome child," she wrote briefly.

5. Matthew's Joy

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In the midst of the illness he is experiencing, Matthew White can still smile when his mother invites him to dance in his TikTok content. Yani believes that smiles and laughter can be a strengthening medicine so that her child can quickly recover from the illness he is suffering from.

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