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In memoriam: Notable deaths in 2021
From sports stars to musicians, from journalists to politicians, we take a look back on those who left us in 2021.
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Public servant: Wimar Witoelar served as the presidential press secretary for President Abdurrahman Wahid from 1999 to 2001. (Kompas.com/Wawan H Prabowo) (Kompas.com/Wawan H Prabowo)
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or many people, the idea of death makes them more reflective and we take this opportunity to look back at those in the public eye who left us this year.
January
Alex Asmasoebrata (Jan. 2, aged 69) – An auto racer legend, Alex Asmasoebrata competed in the 1988 Johor Grand Prix along with his brother Ferry Asmasoebrata. He won several national competitions in the 1990s and upon his retirement he became a politician. Alex’s legacy lives on through his daughter, Alexandra Asmasoebrata, who is a fiercely competitive auto racer in her own right.
Farida Pasha (Jan. 16, aged 68) – Farida Pasha was an Indonesian actress best known for her work in the horror genre. In 1977, she made her career breakthrough after starring in Guna Guna Istri Muda (Young Wife’s Curse). Younger generations became familiar with Farida due to her portrayal of Mak Lampir, a powerful sorceress, in the epic fantasy series Misteri Dari Gunung Merapi (Mount Merapi’s Mystery). Farida died due to COVID-19 complications in Jakarta.
Mona Lohanda (Jan. 16, aged 74) – Coming from a Chinese-Indonesian family, Mona Lohanda was a celebrated historian who specialized in the history of Batavia and Chinese-Indonesians. She contributed greatly to the National Archives (ANRI) by archiving documents from the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) era. In 1994, Mona received her master’s degree in philosophy from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London University. Mona died due to a heart attack at the Sari Asih Karawaci Hospital.
Junaedi Salat (Jan. 18, aged 70) – Junaedi Salat was an actor best known for starring in the 1977 movie Ali Topan Anak Jalanan (Ali Topan, the Street Kid) based on a novel written by Teguh Esha (who also died this year) about a young man who comes from a broken home yet manages to excel at school. Junaedi died after suffering from diabetes.
February
