Brilio.net - Bimbim Slank is feeling deep sorrow. The father, Sidharta Soemarno, died on Monday (4/3), at 21.27 WIB at Asri Hospital, Jakarta. Sidharta breathed his last breath at the age of 88 years.
This news was shared by Buddy Ace, music observer and older brother of Abdee Negara, Slank guitarist , via his personal social media account. In his post, Buddy Ace also said that the deceased would be buried at the Karet Bivak Public Cemetery, Jakarta, Tuesday (5/3) at 10.00 WIB.
The funeral of Bimbim Slank's father was also attended by a number of artists. Apart from Slank personnel, Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL) and Tiko Aryawardhana were also seen.
Through his Instagram upload, Tiko shared a photo with his wife while shaking hands with Bimbim's mother, Bunda Iffet, who was sitting in a wheelchair. On that occasion, they wore all white uniforms as a sign of respect.
photo: Instagram/@tikoaryawardhana
Tiko also conveyed a message of condolence for the passing of the figure he called Pakde Mamang. After further investigation, it turned out that BCL's husband was still related to Bimbim Slank. The reason is, in the statement in his upload, Tiko explained that Mother Iffet was his best friend, while Bimbim was his cousin.
"Goodbye Pakde Mamang. Condolences to Bude @bundaiffet and my cousin Mas Adri mas @bimbimslank Masto and Ila... Hopefully Pakde's deeds of worship will be accepted by Allah SWT," wrote Tiko Aryawardhana.
photo: Instagram/@tikoaryawardhana
For additional information, Tiko is the son of Otis Aryana Prawiradinata and Hestia Triwardhani Soemarno. Meanwhile, Bimbim Slank is the son of Sidharta M Soemarno and Iffet Veceha. So it can be seen that Bimbim's father and Tiko's mother are related.
photo: Instagram/@tikoaryawardhana
Suddenly the upload shocked netizens. It seems that no one knows that Tiko Aryawardhana is related to Bimbim Slank.
"He's spupuan with slank guidance," said @novha_athira.
"It turns out that BCL's husband is Bim-Bim's cousin," commented @hesty_liliwea.
"Indeed... his mother, his father's sister, his mentor," said @sabdaariw.