Guruh Soekarnoputra, the youngest son of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, died on September 26.
He is remembered as a figure who pursued artistic and cultural activities alongside political activities.
The tributes from the political and cultural spheres reflect the breadth of his activities.
3-Line Summary
1. Guruh Soekarnoputra died at the age of 73.
2. He died at a Jakarta hospital on September 26.
3. Tributes touched on his artistic and political activities.
Dies at 4:16 a.m. in Jakarta
Guruh Soekarnoputra (Mohammad Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra) died at 4:16 a.m. on September 26 at MRCCC Siloam Hospital Semanggi in Jakarta, Indonesia, at the age of 73. The news of his death was announced in a written statement by Hasto Kristiyanto, secretary-general of Indonesia’s Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Guruh was the youngest son born to Sukarno and Fatmawati, and the younger brother of Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia’s fifth president. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle said it remembers him as a great artist, a Marhaenist, and an activist for the party. This assessment reflects the position expressed in the party’s tribute statement.
Kompas.com published an article on September 26 titled that Megawati laid flowers at Guruh’s grave. However, the provided content does not specifically describe the burial site or funeral procedures, so other details of the schedule cannot be confirmed.
Tributes Mention a Career Spanning Art, Culture, and Politics
CNBC Indonesia reported that Guruh’s death left sadness not only among his family but also in Indonesia’s artistic and cultural communities and political circles. Former President Joko Widodo expressed gratitude for his dedication and contributions to the fields of art, culture, and politics, while Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad also mentioned his dedication to art, culture, and politics.
Presidential special envoy Raffi Ahmad said he remembers Guruh’s works and his dedication to Indonesia. Ganjar Pranowo, former governor of Central Java, said he remembers him not merely as someone with a political background but as a talented artist. These remarks were messages of tribute from the respective figures and should be distinguished as assessments of Guruh’s activities.
The clearest fact in the news of Guruh’s death is not only his family history. The fact that tributes from political figures referred together to the three areas of art, culture, and politics shows that his role in Indonesia’s public sphere is difficult to explain in terms of only one path.
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