Yahya Sulong
| Datuk Yahya Sulong | |
|---|---|
| Died |
6 February 2013 (aged 84) Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Cause of death | Natural causes by old age |
Resting place | Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Other names | Pak Ya |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Occupation |
Comedian Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Datin Alisah Ali (w. 6 February 2013) |
| Children | 11 |
Datuk[1] Yahya Sulong (died 6 February 2013), also known as Pak Ya, was a Malaysian comedian and actor, appearing in 24 films and several television sitcoms.
Career
Sulong made his film debut in Abu Nawas and subsequently appeared in 23 other films, notably those in the 1980s, including Da Di Du, Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang, Toyol and Prebet Lapok.[2]
Personal life
Sulong was married to Datin Alisah Ali; prior to their marriage, he had married three other times.[1] He had eleven children.[2]
Death
On 6 February 2013, Sulong died of natural causes by old age at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital at 6.45 p.m., local time. He was buried in Teluk Intan, Perak.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Isteri Datuk Yahya Sulong Malu Suaminya Bergelar Datuk". Oh! Artis. May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Comedian Yahya Sulong dies". The Star. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.