Citizens Mourning, Lupus Novel Writer, Hilman Hariwijaya Died

JAKARTA - The author of the Lupus novel who became an idol of the 90s generation, Hilman Hariwijaya has died. This sad news makes the world of literature and film in the country grieve.

The news of Hilman's death was initially shared by Nessa Sadin's Instagram account. "Innalillahi wainnaillahi rojiun Hilman Hariwijaya has passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 08.02 WIB. Please open the door of deepest apologies for the deceased", wrote Nessa Sadin, Wednesday, March 9.

Not only writing novels, but Hilman Hariwijaya also gave birth to films and soap operas. Lupus became one of the phenomenal works so his style of blowing balloons from chewing gum was imitated by most of the young people of his time.

It is not yet known what caused Hilman Hariwijaya's death. However, in the last few years, the author of several stories in television soap operas is indeed lying sick.

Hilman Hariwijaya uploaded himself lying on a treatment bed prepared at his home since December 2021. At that time, Hilman Hariwijaya also uploaded a photo with the Spiderman action figure.

Netizens also expressed their condolences via social media. "Who here likes to read Lupus? An idol figure for school children. Today the writer of Lupus, Hilman Hariwijaya, passed away", wrote the @literarybase account on Twitter.

"My favorite reading at this school, I really enjoyed reading it. Sadly, uncle Hilman died", wrote the account @kamisgerimis.