Legendary Malaysian actress Sophia Ibrahim passed away
The actress was revealed to have breathed her last at KPJ Ampang Puteri at 7.15am on 5 May, after experiencing breathing difficulties while attending a programme.
Her body will be transferred to Surau Al-Hijrah in Taman Bolton, Batu Caves before burial at the Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery.
Sophia, who was the grandchild of renowned comedian Aman Belon and sister of Khadijah Ibrahim and singer Latif Ibrahim, made her acting debut in 1963 through the film "Jambatan Maut". She had also starred with P. Ramlee in "Dr. Rushdi", and starred in films like "Dajal Suchi" and "Jauh Di Mata".
Her last film was the 2023 adaptation of Abdullah Hussain's "Imam".
She was 77.
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