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#SHOWBIZ: Composer Adinda Amiro dies at 66
KUALA LUMPUR: Famous Malaysian composer, writer, and singer Adinda Amiro, whose real name was Saidin Omar, reportedly passed away last night at Serdang Hospital in Selangor. He was 66.
The news of his death was confirmed by Ayob Abd Majid, Deputy Chairman of Music Malaysia.
"News of the late Adinda's passing was shared on the Projek Syair 2024 WhatsApp group, where I was involved in a poetry album," Ayob told BH Online.
Details regarding the cause of death have yet to be released.
Ayob described Adinda's passing as a profound loss to Malaysia's music and cultural landscape.
"He was an exceptionally talented artistic figure, contributing immensely to the country's music industry as a lyricist, composer, and poetry artist," he said.
"His works transcend time and have touched the hearts of millions of Malaysians."
Ayob added, "May his soul be blessed, placed among the righteous, and rewarded for all his artistic contributions that revived human souls."
The news of Adinda's death was also shared on social media by veteran actor Zulkifli Ismail. "Innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun. Famous composer and singer Adinda Amiro, or his real name Saidin Omar, passed away last night," he wrote.
"He breathed his last at Serdang Hospital at the age of 66. My condolences to his family."
Throughout his illustrious career, Adinda Amiro composed numerous enduring hits for popular Malaysian singers and bands.
His songs were consistently fresh and included notable tracks such as 'Bukan Aku Tak Cinta' and 'Aduhai! Seribu Kali Sayang' (performed by Iklim), 'Aku Tak Marah' (Arrow), 'Permaidani' (Aris Ariwatan), 'Cinta Tak Perlu Dipaksa' (Budak Kaca Mata), 'Cinta Itu Ketawa', and 'Air Mata' (Lestari), among many others.
