Jakarta – November concluded on a deeply sorrowful note for the Indonesian entertainment industry, marked by a series of personal losses for prominent figures. Over the past week, singer Raisa mourned the passing of her mother, Ria Mariaty, following a battle with cancer, while actress Marshanda grieved the loss of her father, Irwan Yusuf. Adding to the heartbreak, actor Gary iskak tragically died after being involved in an accident, news first shared via social media by a fellow actor.
November 2025 ended on a somber note for Indonesian celebrities, with news of loss impacting stars like Raisa, Marshanda, and Gary Iskak. The singer Raisa mourned the passing of her mother, Marshanda’s father died, and actor Gary Iskak tragically passed away.
Here are five of the most popular stories from the past week:
1. Raisa’s Mother Passes Away
Singer Raisa is grieving the loss of her mother, Ria Mariaty. The news was shared by Raisa’s brother, Rinaldi Nurpratama, in an Instagram Story.
“With deep sorrow, we would like to inform you that our beloved mother, Ria Mariaty Binti Rachmat Ardiwinangoen, has returned to Allah SWT today at 07:19 WIB at RS Dharmais,” he wrote, as reported by detikcom today.
The family is receiving visitors at their home in the Cinere area of Depok. They ask for prayers for her soul.
“We humbly request prayers from family, friends, relatives, and all who knew her, that Allah SWT accepts her deeds, forgives her sins, expands her grave, and places her in the best place in His side,” he continued.
Ria Mariaty had been undergoing treatment at a hospital for cancer. Family members gathered at the hospital last night.
Rinaldi Nurpratama had been regularly sharing updates on his mother’s health on his Instagram account.
2. Marshanda’s Father Dies
Marshanda is mourning the death of her father, Irwan Yusuf. The actress shared the news on her Instagram account.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Irwan Yusuf, son of the late Rustam and the late Sofie Yusuf. Father to Andriani Marshanda and her siblings, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM WIB,” Marshanda wrote in an Instagram Story, as reported by detikcom today.
In her post, Marshanda asked for forgiveness from all who knew her father.
“Please grant him your forgiveness and we ask for your prayers for his peaceful passing,” she explained.
3. Gary Iskak Dies
Tragic news also came from Gary Iskak. The film actor reportedly passed away.
The news was confirmed by Ajeng, the manager of Gary Iskak’s wife, Richa Novisha, in a phone call to detikcom.
“Yes, it’s true, Mas Gary has passed away,” Ajeng said today.
Ajeng shared that Gary Iskak was involved in an accident, but she couldn’t provide further details at this time.
“We will share more information later,” she added.
The news was first posted by Ade Jigo in an Instagram Story, sharing a video of Gary Iskak’s accident and announcing the actor’s death.
Beyond these heartbreaking losses, more news unfolded this week.
4. Inara Rusli Files Police Report Over CCTV Footage, Insanul Fahmi Apologizes
The Indonesian entertainment world is once again captivated by the drama surrounding Inara Rusli (ex-wife of Virgoun). After being accused of being a third party, the case has escalated and now involves the police!
Inara Rusli officially filed a report with the Bareskrim Polri (Cyber Division) on Friday, November 28, 2025. The report isn’t about an alleged affair, but about the suspected violation of the ITE Law – the unauthorized distribution of private CCTV footage from her home.
The two-hour CCTV footage was previously used as evidence by Wardatina Mawa (Insanul Fahmi’s wife) when she reported Inara to the Metro Jaya Police for alleged adultery/infidelity.
Inara believes the spread of the footage, particularly what she claims contains sensitive scenes, is an illegal act that violates her privacy. Who is being reported? Police say the suspect is still under investigation.
5. Bruce Willis’ Brain to Be Donated to Dementia Research
Bruce Willis’ family has made a significant decision. The actor’s brain will be donated to scientific research after his death.
The emotional announcement was made directly by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, and quickly became a global conversation.
This step isn’t merely symbolic. Bruce Willis, who retired from acting in 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia, later received a new diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This neurodegenerative disease gradually affects a person’s communication, behavior, and personality.
In her new book, The Unexpected Journey, quoted by Marca on Friday, November 28, 2025, Emma revealed that the family agreed to donate Bruce’s brain to help scientists better understand FTD.
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