Facts about Donny Kesuma, Former Softball Athlete Who Became a Famous Actor

Kapanlagi.com - Donny Kesuma, a famous actor, was reported to have passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Previously, Donny Kesuma was reported to have been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a heart attack. This information was first shared by Jio Jimmy through a post on his Instagram account. Donny Kesuma is known as a senior actor who has been working in the Indonesian acting industry since 1997.

Before venturing into acting, he was originally known as a successful softball athlete. At the 1997 SEA Games, Donny Kesuma and his team won the gold medal for Indonesia. Throughout his acting career, Donny Kesuma has starred in various television series and films that have been widely recognized.

Here are a series of facts about Donny Kesuma that are rarely known. Summarized on Wednesday (20/03/2024).

1. Running for Regional Legislature in West Java

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Although he has succeeded as an actor, Donny Kesuma is not satisfied. Recently, he tried his luck in the world of politics by running for candidacy as a member of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD).

Donny competed in the Electoral District (Dapil) of West Java XI through the Beringin Karya party. Unfortunately, his popularity was not enough to increase the number of votes he received.

2. Failed in Building a Marriage

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Donny Kesuma married Yuni Indriyati in 1999. However, their marriage ended after 18 years.

In 2017, Yuni Indriyati filed for divorce against Donny Kesuma, accusing him of infidelity.

Donny and Yuni were also known to have not communicated for two years prior to the divorce, despite living together.

3. Donny Kesuma Passed Away

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Donny Kesuma, who has not been heard of for a long time, was recently reported to have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to heart weakness.

While being treated in the hospital, Donny Kesuma was unconscious. It is known that his consciousness was intentionally lowered, or more precisely, put into a coma, to maintain the function of his heart.

Although it was reported that he had shown improvement by his ex-wife, the latest news states that Donny Kesuma has passed away. He passed away at the age of 55.

4. Softball Athlete

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Before starting his career as an actor, Donny Kesuma was a softball athlete. Donny is still active in that sport until now.

As he posted on Instagram in November 2022, Donny Kesuma and his team successfully won the title of East Asia Softball Master Champion in Singapore.

Donny and his team, known as Kobra Master Softball, also participated in the Thailand Pattaya 2023 tournament.

5. Profession as a Film Actor

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Donny Kesuma has starred in 11 feature films, with his latest role as Ayah Kulsum in the film "Buya Hamka" in 2023. Meanwhile, his latest soap opera, which is also his 28th, is titled "Jodoh Wasiat Babak 2" in 2023.

6. Blessed with Three Children

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Success in a career does not always align with one's personal life. Donny Kesuma's marriage to Yuni Indriyati ended after 18 years of married life.

From that marriage, Donny Kesuma was blessed with three children, namely Muhammad Fajrin Putra Kesuma, Muhammad Ghassan Indira Kesuma, and Muhammad Hazel Raga Kesuma.

7. Experiencing Heart Disease

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Before the news of his death spread, Donny Kesuma was taken and treated at a hospital in Bekasi, West Java, on March 16th due to heart disease. Previously, he was also taken to St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta before being referred to the hospital in Bekasi. After being treated there for several weeks, Donny was discharged, but his condition did not improve.

He requested to be readmitted to the hospital to receive further treatment because he often felt weak and had difficulty standing.

8. What illness did Donny Kesuma have?

Actor Donny Kesuma has passed away after being treated in the hospital for a heart disease.

9. How many children does Donny Kesuma have?

The actor, born in Bandung, was married to Yuni Indriyati in 1999 until they divorced in 2017. From that marriage, they have three children.

10. How old was Donny Kesuma?

The man, who was an actor and also a commercial star, passed away at the age of 55.

11. Why is Donny Kesuma famous?

The man, born on June 6, 1968, has been a star in various popular soap operas since the 1990s.

12. What sport did Donny Kesuma pursue?

In addition to playing softball, Donny also participates in other sports such as karate and gym.

(kpl/fta)