JAKARTA - Sad news came from the Indonesian entertainment industry. Senior actress, Rima Melati passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022. This is known from a story uploaded by one of Rima Melati's family members on her Instagram page. Marisa Tambunan, daughter-in-law of Rima Melati, reported that her mother-in-law died while undergoing treatment at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital.

Of course, many people were surprised by this news. Because some time ago, when Marisa uploaded the condition of her mother-in-law who was lying in the hospital. Sweet written support and prayers from fellow artists and netizens in the comments column. Encouraging Rima Melati for a speedy recovery.

Rima Melati Portrait (Instagram/@stevenpie7erszmaatit4)

This beautiful old artist has been loved by many people for a long time. How could I not, Rima Melati has been in the film industry since the 1960s. His name and face often color the wide screen and television in the country.

Rima Melati Portrait (Instagram/@musadavedofficial)

The woman who was born in Tondano, August 22, 1939, has her full name Marjolien Tambajong. In addition to starring in a number of films, Rima Melati is also a model, singer, and member of the girl group The Baby Dolls with Indriaty Iskak, Gaby Mambo, and Baby Huwae.

Rima Melati's portrait (Instagram/@marisa_tumbuan)

Outside of her career in the entertainment industry, Rima Melati is both a mother and a grandmother to her children and grandchildren.

Rima Melati's portrait (Instagram/@marisa_tumbuan)

She married actor Frans Tumbuan in December 1973. It was the second marriage for Rima. From their second marriage, Frans and Rima have seven children. One of them is Aditya Tumbuan.

Rima Melati's portrait (Instagram/@marisa_tumbuan)

In 1989, it was discovered that the actress had suffered from breast cancer. He underwent treatment in the Netherlands for a year and a half and was finally declared fully recovered.

Rima Melati's Portrait (Instagram/@fujifilm_id)

Rima Melati died at the age of 84 years. Even though she has passed away to God's bosom, Rima's name will remain eternal through her works.


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