Dorce Gamalama passed away. The sad news was conveyed by his relative, Hetty Soendjaya. Netizens also voiced their condolences for the artist's passing.
"That's right, at half past eight this morning, at Simpruk Hospital," said Hetty Soendjaya, crying when contacted on Wednesday (16/2/2022).
"So he died from COVID. So he didn't take him home, so he packed it in the hospital," said Hetty.
Netizens are also sad that Dorce Gamalama is gone. He is seen as a legendary artist who has entertained many people.
"We really lost an icon, a legend, actress, singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Dorce Gamalama. No one can take that title from her. Rest in power," wrote one netizen.
"To Him we will all return. Dorce Gamalama, one of the relevant television stars and I think will live forever. May he rest in peace," wrote another.
"The highlight is Mrs. Dorce, making a gadang house, having her own program, having dozens of foster children, transwomen who are idols of recitation mothers, also idols of many official mothers," recalled a netizen.
"Rest in peace Mrs. Dorce. You will always be my favorite host, thank you for entertaining my youth through your program," wrote the next comment on Twitter's timeline.
"Goodbye, Mrs. Dorce, may God bless you. Thank you for entertaining the people of Indonesia. It would be wise if we could only remember her kindness, no need to bring up her past stories. Just pray for the best."
Dorce Gamalama died while exposed to the COVID-19 virus. He will be buried immediately according to the COVID-19 protocol. "Don't know where his funeral is. Maybe today, please pray for him and apologize for his mistake," said Hetty, a relative of Dorce.