Indonesian senior actress and singer Laila Sari. TEMPO/Seto Wardhana
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Senior actressLaila Sari passes away aged 86 yesterday night. The news was first spread on social media.
A show on local television channel NET recently held a fundraising event for Laila Sari. Donations for the event was stopped yesterday and Rp148,591,475 was raised from 761 benefactors.
In his prime, Laila Sari was renowned for her singing and acting ability. Before her death, Sari continued to earn money for her foster children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She lived in a modest home in Tangkiwood, used to be a top spot for local celebrities.
Laila Sari lived in a poor living condition that saw her behind on her bills. Such a situation prompted the public to hold a fundraising event.
