Malaysia’s Beloved Legendary Actor & TV Host, Jaafar Onn, Passes Away at the Age of 72

Remember the good old days when you’d turn on the TV and be greeted by the likes of veteran comedian, actor, singer, and celebrity chef Jaafar Onn? Those days were truly nostalgic.

In recent heartbreaking news from Harian Metro, we found out that our dear legendary figure, Jaafar Onn, has passed away today at 11:30am in Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang, Selangor. His adopted son, Mohamad Hanif Hashim, confirmed the news of the actor’s passing.

Wheelchair-bound for the past 6 months

Hanif mentioned that his father had been admitted to the hospital yesterday due to internal bleeding. He further stated that his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his heart stopping early this morning.

Jaafar had previously disclosed that he had been suffering from a heart condition, which led to swelling in his legs. He mentioned being wheelchair-bound for the past 6 months and undergoing multiple medical procedures at the hospital.

“My father’s blood pressure and haemoglobin levels were low”

Haniff revealed how in the beginning, his late father complained of stomach pain and the urge to defecate after drinking water to cleanse his stomach at noon yesterday.

“The doctor at the clinic asked me to take dad for further examination at the hospital.”

Jaafar Onn was a regular presence on TV during the 1980s and 1990s

Jaafar, originally from Muar, Johor, kicked off his acting journey back in the early 1970s hosting a cook show on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

Some of his well-known films include XX Ray, Putera, Penyu, Bintang Hati, Azura, Jangan Pandang-Pandang, Rock Oo, and Soalnya Siapa?

He’s also remembered for his roles in drama series like Hotel Mania, Cili Padi, Sambal, Single Terlalu Lama, and Pak Kodi 5G.

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We’ve truly lost a beloved legend. May he rest in peace, forever cherished in the hearts of all Malaysians.

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