Bens Leo Funeral Procession Held In Private

JAKARTA - Music observer Bens Leo is buried at the Menteng Pulo 1 TPU Christian Unit Blok AI, Tebet, South Jakarta.

Bens Leo died on Monday, November 29 and was immediately buried on the same day. This is done to avoid transmission while at the same time implementing the COVID-19 health protocol.

Bens Leo's body was taken from Fatmawati Hospital to Menteng Pulo TPU.

Bens Leo is known to have died from COVID-19. Not only himself, his wife and child are also being treated for the same situation. Addie MS as a close friend said a few words to accompany the departure of Bens Leo.

"Mas Bens is the first music journalist who interviewed me 42 years ago starting from my decision to become a musician," said Addie MS.

Besides Addie MS, musician Dewa Budjana was also seen accompanying his friend to his resting place.

Benedict Benny Hadi Utomo or Bens Leo passed away on Monday, November 29 at 08.24 WIB. He died at the age of 69 years.