ACTOR Benjy Ibrahim, best known for films such as Baginda and Gangsterock, as well as television shows such as Astana Idaman, Kerana Cintaku Saerah and Kasih Suci, reportedly died in a hospital in Medan, Indonesia at 11am today. He was 42.
The son of the late actress Azean Irdawaty had long suffered from asthma before being hospitalised.
According to Benjy's father, Khairil Anwar Zainal Mukhtar Rashidi, he received the news after being contacted by a friend of his son. Benjy's funeral will be completed in Medan.
In a statement sent to the media and shared on social media, Benjy's family said that he had long suffered from chronic asthma in addition to other lung complications.
It is with deepest sadness that we inform you of our beloved brother's passing earlier today. Below is the official statement from our family. We thank you all for the kindness and support you have shown Ben and our family through the years. Al Fatihah.@inessukamakan pic.twitter.com/dYqSZsDimF
— Elza Irdalynna (@elzairdalynna) July 11, 2021
In 2017, Benjy was sentenced to 11 years in prison by an Indonesian court after being found guilty of smuggling meth while entering Medan via Kuala Namu International Airport. – The Vibes, July 11, 2021
