In-Laws Expose the Bad Character of Pesulap Merah, Rarely Accompanies Sick Wife

Kapanlagi.com - Deep disappointment is felt by the family of the late Tika towards the attitude of Marcel Radhival or Pesulap Merah. During her medical treatment and third surgery, Marcel was said to be rarely present to accompany his wife who was struggling against mouth tumor.

The late's mother, Endang, revealed that Marcel only came during the first surgery. After that, the man known as a magician was more often busy with shooting activities than taking care of his seriously ill wife.

Even in the final moments before Tika took her last breath, Marcel was not seen accompanying her. This added to the family's heartache, especially after learning the facts about their troubled marriage.

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1. Red Magician Rarely Accompanies Late Wife

"So if you want to hear the story from the beginning, her husband only came during the first operation. He also donated blood. But it wasn't just him, all the family members donated too, and his friends did the same, right? Then during the second operation, he was informed that he was absent, with the reason that his mother said he was busy shooting," said Endang when met in the Tendean area, South Jakarta, Tuesday (10/2/2026).

Besides being rarely present, the family also regrets Marcel's attitude, which is considered to lack good intentions after Tika passed away. Even during the burial process, Marcel was said not to have met Mother Endang to simply apologize.

2. Never Met Mother-in-Law

"Not at all. Even at the funeral, Marcel did not meet with Mother. The one who met Mother was only his brother. He didn’t come at all, didn’t apologize or anything, there was no good intention at all," said Endang.

The family feels increasingly sad knowing Tika's struggle to manage her own treatment using BPJS without financial assistance from her husband. They hope that there will be honesty conveyed by Marcel's side to the public.

"Why when there was still time, why wasn't it taken care of properly, why wasn't it treated properly. It was until the late one had to go back and forth asking for BPJS referrals because she wasn’t financed by her husband," concluded Endang.

3. QnA Controversy of Pesulap Merah and Dr. Richard Lee

1. What makes the death of Pesulap Merah's first wife controversial?
The controversy arose due to public discussions and speculation on social media regarding the cause of death, the timing of the incident, and the narratives that developed outside the official statements from the family and authorities.

2. Is there an official statement regarding the cause of death?
Until now, the information provided to the public refers to explanations from the family and medical information stating that the death occurred due to health reasons. There has been no legal ruling indicating any criminal elements.

3. Why is this issue being talked about again?
The issue resurfaced as public attention on Pesulap Merah increased, including his activities on social media and various other controversies that brought his personal life back into the spotlight.

4. How does Pesulap Merah respond to this controversy?
Pesulap Merah expressed his objection to various accusations and speculation that have circulated. He emphasized that baseless information has hurt him and his family, and requested the public to respect their privacy.

5. What should the public pay attention to in responding to this controversy?
The public is urged not to spread speculation or accusations without a clear legal basis. The death of a person is a sensitive issue, and it should be addressed with empathy, caution, and reference to official information.

(kpl/far/fbi)