Veteran Malaysian actor-singer Jalil Hamid dies at age 69

Malaysian actor and singer Jalil Hamid has died on the age of 69.

His demise was confirmed by his daughter, Afiqah Jalil, who mentioned he died in his sleep at his residence on Monday (May 4).

“He woke up for his morning prayers, but when my mother tried to wake him at noon, he was already unresponsive,” Afiqah informed Malaysian information outlet mStar.

According to mStar, Jalil had beforehand been identified with coronary heart illness and underwent surgical procedure round July 2022. He later skilled vital weight reduction and a diminished urge for food.

In 2024, he shared on social media that his well being had improved and that he was capable of take pleasure in meals once more.

Jalil had been energetic within the leisure business because the early Eighties. He was recognized for roles in movies comparable to Driving School in 1990, Baginda in 1997, Zombi Kampung Pisang in 2007 and Lelaki Harapan Dunia in 2014.

He was additionally recognised for his Hari Raya songs, together with Bila Sebut Pasal Raya and Dendang Hari Raya, each launched in 1998.

Over the course of his profession, Jalil acquired a number of awards, together with Best Supporting Actor for Baginda on the thirteenth Malaysia Film Festival and for Calon Syurga on the Anugerah Skrin in 2016.

On May 4, his physique was taken to Al Munawwarah Mosque in Shah Alam, Selangor, earlier than being laid to relaxation at a Muslim cemetery.

On her Instagram, Afiqah mentioned: “Our household asks everybody to wish that my father’s affairs are eased and that he’s positioned among the many trustworthy.”