Sad News, Music Observer Bens Leo Dies Of COVID-19
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JAKARTA - Music observer Benedict Benny Hadi Utomo alias Bens Leo passed away on Monday, November 29 at Fatmawati Hospital, Jakarta.

Cited from Stanley Tulung's post, he said Bens Leo died at 08.24 a.m. He died of being infected with COVID-19.

“Our friend, the legendary journalist BENS LEO, has passed away in the ICU Rs. Fatmawati at 8.24 a.m. Hopefully, the late's sins are forgiven, he is glorified in the sight of God Almighty and in husnul fatimah," wrote Stanley Tulung.

The family released a letter containing the announcement of Bens Leo's death on the same day. They hope that in the midst of a pandemic, their closest relatives and friends can send prayers from their respective homes.

"With all humility, we ask for forgiveness for all the mistakes he made during his life," the family said in a statement.

Bens Leo is a well-known senior journalist in the field of music. His long career also led him to become a producer, talent scout and socialization team for Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI).

One of the albums he produced was Cerita Cinta from Kahitna which was released in 1993.

During his lifetime, Bens Leo married Pauline Endang Praptini and was blessed with one child, Addo Gustaf Putera.


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