Ahmad Dhani's father passes away

Rock star Ahmad Dhani’s father, Eddy Abdul Manaf, 78, passed away on Wednesday at 5 a.m.

Republik Cinta Management’s twitter account, @RepCinMan, has confirmed Eddy’s death.

“The father of @AHMADDHANIPRAST, Eddy Abdul Manaf, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1. May Allah SWT bless his soul. Amen," @RepCinMan tweeted.

The funeral will be held later today in Garut, West Java, tribunnews.com reported.

Eddy had previously been treated in a hospital for several complications. (aml/mtq)