Gary Iskak Passed Away, This is Demian Aditya's Last Promise - Once Prevented Smoking for Health Reasons

Kapanlagi.com - The sudden passing of Gary Iskak on Saturday (28/11/2025) has left a deep memory for his close friend, Demian Aditya. Behind the sense of loss, there is a touching story about Demian's concern for Gary's health condition during his lifetime. As a friend, Demian was very protective in maintaining the late Gary's lifestyle, especially considering Gary's medical history.

Demian realized that Gary had a history of liver disease that required him to strictly manage his food intake and lifestyle. During filming together a few days before the accident, Demian even made a promise to take care of Gary. He firmly prohibited his friend from doing things that could trigger health issues, such as smoking indiscriminately.

"So he, what should I say... had liver problems before, and then he had... a lot of health issues he experienced like that." So there were a lot of rules; you couldn't eat just anything, and you couldn't smoke. So during those 5 days on set, I said something like... 'You better listen to what I say,' I said, 'You follow me.' Then I... I said, 'Okay, I'll take care of you, just relax.' That's it," recalled Demian when met at the funeral home.

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1. Feeling a Spiritual Bond

Demian Aditya (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

Although their friendship has not been very long, less than a year, Demian feels that the spiritual bond with Gary is like that of siblings. Gary's warm personality and his desire to make others happy made Demian feel a tremendous loss. He even admitted that this was the first time he cried over the departure of a friend so emotionally.

2. Consider Gary Like Family

Demian Aditya, Friend of the Late Gary Iskak (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

"He’s already like family. Even though I told my assistant earlier, maybe we’ve only known each other for less than a year but he’s already like family. Earlier when I was listening, I cried. So it’s like... I’ve never cried for a friend like that. Then earlier when I heard like... 'Huh? I feel like I’ve known him for less than a year, why am I sad?' He really is a great person. Always wants others to be happy. During filming, he joked with everyone. It looked like... well, I mean, no one knew that, right? Just happy. So he made everyone feel good, he’s really a nice person," he said with teary eyes.

3. Admiring Gary's Professionalism

Demian Aditya While Listening to Questions from the Media Crew (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

Gary Iskak's professionalism as a senior actor is also something that Demian greatly admires. The late actor's dedication to his work is considered extraordinary, even willing to stay overnight on location to avoid delays. This positive attitude and total commitment are what make Gary have no negative aspects in the eyes of his colleagues.

4. Gary Iskak Total Commitment to Work

Gary Iskak (cr:instagram.com/iskak_gary)

"What can I say? There are many things. What’s clear is that there’s nothing negative about him. He’s a really good person, very dedicated. When it comes to work, he is extremely dedicated. He can arrive exactly on time and do whatever... For example, I asked him to act in this scene, and he easily gave his all. Even until the last day... yes, on the last day he stayed overnight on set because he just didn’t want to be late. So it seems there’s nothing negative about Gary," praised Demian.

5. Gary, The One Who Loves to Joke

Demian Aditya During an Interview with Journalists Regarding the Death of Gary Iskak (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

The feeling of disbelief still enveloped Demian when he first arrived at the funeral home. He had hoped the news was just a joke, considering Gary was known as a person who loved to joke around. However, the bitter reality hit him when he saw the lifeless body of his friend.

"Actually, I just asked his son, Nando, earlier. But of course, his son is also still grieving, so I didn’t want to ask too much, more like, 'Well, what should we do now?' That’s why I wanted to come, hurriedly came to see Gary, to see the deceased there. And then, seeing with my own eyes, I still couldn’t believe it. It felt like I was still hoping, 'I hope this is just a joke,' you know? Because he liked to joke around," he said softly.

6. Prayers for the Late Gary Iskak

Demian Aditya at the Funeral Home of the Late Gary Iskak (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

To conclude the conversation, Demian offered his best prayers for the deceased and the family left behind. He hopes that Gary's family is given extra strength to face this heavy trial. He also asked the wider community to pray for a smooth journey for Gary to his final resting place.

7. Please Pray for Goodness

Demian Aditya Wears All-Black Attire at the Funeral of the Late Gary Iskak (cr:KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

"For the family left behind, may they be given fortitude, because we all surely feel the loss too. May they be granted patience. I hope they can be sincere, because even for me as a friend, it is heavy. And I hope... maybe we need prayers... asking for prayers from friends who might be watching this, let’s pray for good things... may everything go smoothly to a better realm for Gary. Thank you," concluded Demian.

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