Remembering Diding Boneng, Oppie Kumis: A Promise for Art Fulfilled Until the End

Oppie Kumis expressed a deep sense of loss over the passing of senior actor Diding Boneng on Monday (3/8/2026). For the comedian, the deceased was not just a colleague in the entertainment world, but a figure who loved art until the end of his life.

He recalls a conversation when Diding Boneng visited his home some time ago. In that moment, the deceased shared his determination to pour all his energy and life into art.

"I will be healthy until the point when I pass away, the point is I have poured out all my soul and body until my death in the world of art. This is proven. Proven, we see now his body here. That means he kept his promise," said Oppie Kumis when met at the funeral home in the Matraman area, Central Jakarta, on Monday (3/8/2026).

1. Moments at the Funeral Home and Oppie Kumis' Memories of the Deceased's Promise

Oppie Kumis wearing a black shirt © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

At the funeral home in the Matraman area of Central Jakarta, on Monday (3/8/2026), Oppie Kumis expressed his impressions and memories. He recounted the deep sense of loss over the passing of a friend and mentor he had known for a long time in the art world.

Oppie mentioned that Diding Boneng was not just a fellow artist. In his view, the deceased was a person who connected life to art until his last breath. He witnessed this through their closeness over the years.

The memory of a visit to his home serves as a marker of the promise held by the deceased. From their conversation, Oppie concluded Diding Boneng's commitment to fully dedicate himself to art, as he reiterated in front of the mourners.

2. Love for Theater Since Youth and His Artistic Legacy

According to Oppie, Diding Boneng's love for theater has grown since his youth. The late artist was known for his focus on pursuing a career as a theater actor and consistently creating tirelessly.

This dedication bore fruit in widespread recognition from the community. The name Diding Boneng is attached through the works he produced during his time on the art stage.

"I am grateful that when I found the path I was looking for, given by Him (God), at that time he was still healthy. So he still had the chance to see: 'Oh that’s Oppie, oh thank God, oh it’s like this, oh it’s like that.' So I was happy like that," said Oppie.

3. Hopes for Diding's Children and the Prayers Offered

In addition to highlighting the late artist's dedication to the arts, Oppie also spoke about Diding Boneng's children. He assessed that both have good personalities and a strong religious foundation, even though they do not follow in their father's footsteps in the entertainment world.

He hopes that the two children of the late artist can be successors who uphold their father's good name and continue to pray for his well-being. "There are two of them, thank God hopefully they can be their father's support. There are those who can fill in the shortcomings, mistakes, and faults of their father, hopefully from them," he explained.

Oppie also offered prayers for the late artist to receive forgiveness and the best place beside God. "May my prayers for Bang Boneng be accepted, may Allah forgive all his mistakes and faults as a human. May Allah grant him a worthy place beside Him, may Allah ease his grave," concluded Oppie.

(kpl/far/phi)