Doplang Village Secretary Ade Irawan, the nephew of Soedarsono, stated that he died at 9:45 local time owing to illness.
According to Irawan, Soedarsono's health condition had declined since Monday (June 28) after conducting a live puppet show.
There was a brief improvement in the famous puppeteer’s health condition, albeit thereafter declining again on Thursday (July 1).
The family was keen to take him to the hospital, as it was full. Soedarsono was finally able to undergo treatment at home until he died.
Soedarsono is survived by six children and one adopted child and a wife.
Soedarsono’s body has been buried in the family cemetery in the Keliteran neighborhood unit (RT) 02 community unit (RW) 08 in Doplang Village on Friday.
Health protocols were followed during the burial process to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 on Friday. Related news: President Jokowi signs decree on national Wayang puppet day
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