Archipelagotimes.com – The Indonesian entertainment industry has lost one of its legends. Veteran actor Ray Sahetapy passed away on the night of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a long battle with multiple health complications.
Before his death, Ray had been struggling with diabetes and had suffered a stroke. His younger brother, Charles Sahetapy, shared that Ray also faced severe lung issues, leading to shortness of breath and choking. This condition forced Ray to be admitted to the ICU several times.
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“He was rushed to the hospital, and they found problems with his lungs. When he struggled to breathe, it was due to his lungs, and on top of that, the stroke sometimes caused memory lapses,” Charles Sahetapy said, speaking to Metro Siang on Metro TV on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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“Initially, we took him to RSCM, and his condition showed signs of improvement. But over time, his health worsened, and we had to take him to the hospital again, hoping he’d get better. Unfortunately, his lung condition deteriorated, and he suffered shortness of breath twice,” Charles added.
Ray Sahetapy had been treated at several hospitals, including RSPAD Gatot Subroto, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta, and Persahabatan Hospital in Rawamangun, East Jakarta. His son, Surya Sahetapy, confirmed the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing through an emotional post on Instagram late Tuesday evening.