Glenn Fredly Dies

Glenn Fredly (Instagram @ glennfredly309)

JAKARTA - Indonesia's entertainment industry is again in grief. Singer Glenn Fredly passed away at the Setia Mitra Hospital, Fatmawati, Wednesday, April 8, at 6 pm. He died of meningitis, which is inflammation of the lining of the brain.

This sad news has shocked Indonesian musicians and fans of Glenn. Kunto Aji wrote on his Twitter: "Rest In Love kaka @GlennFredly."

Rest In Love kaka @GlennFredly

- MZJUN (@KuntoAjiW) April 8, 2020

In addition, David Bayu from Naif also wrote his condolences: “Rest In Peace my brother Glenn Fredly” (Resting in peace, Glenn Fredly).

Rest In Peace my brother Glenn Fredly 😢🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

- david bayu (@davidbayu) April 8, 2020

Born on September 30, 1975, Glenn Fredly is a well-known Indonesian singer with a career of more than 20 years in the Indonesian music scene. Glenn started his career as a professional singer when he became the vocalist of Funk Section in 1995. Three years joining the band led by Mus Mujiono, he then tried his luck by becoming a solo singer.

His first solo album, titled Glenn, was released. Containing eight songs, this album gave birth to the single Enough Sudah which is loved by teenagers. The man who was born in Jakarta, September 30, 1975 launched his second album, Kembali, in 2000.

Various other singles released by Glenn, including Kasih Putih, January, My Everything and many others. Not stopping as a solo singer, he formed Trio Lestari with Tompi and Sandhy Sondoro in 2011.

Glenn Fredly is also considered to be instrumental in finding new stars in the Indonesian music industry such as Gilbert Pohan and Yura Yunita. Her duet with Yura Yunita in the song Love and Secrets is so popular with music lovers that her music video on YouTube has been watched more than 100 million times.

Last time, Glenn Fredly released his new album titled Romance to the Future on November 14, 2019. In the album, he also invited Ariel Tatum, Yacko, Ivan Nestorman, and Tantowi Yahya.

In addition to producing quality music works, Glenn is also exploring his profession as a film producer. Light from the East (2014), Philosophy of Coffee (2015), and Letters from Prague (2016) are some of Glenn's works.

Now, this man whose full name is Glenn Fredly Deviano Latuihamallo is gone. He leaves behind his wife and a 40-day-old daughter for good. Glenn left when he was not yet 45 years old. Goodbye one of the Indonesian music fighters ....