A popular singer and radio host has passed away. Gusti Irwan Wibowo, known as Gustiwiw, was just 26 years old when he passed away early in the morning of June 15th in Lembang, Java, Indonesia.
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Per multiple reports, Gustiwiw was staying at a guesthouse when he seemingly slipped and fell around 2:00 a.m., when he got up to use the bathroom. Gustiwiw's body was found by guesthouse security around 6:00 a.m.
"This morning there was a report of someone dying at a guesthouse," First Police Inspector Gofur Supangkat says (via American Songwriter). "After checking his identity, the initials were GIW, a public figure."
"The police have checked the location and coordinated with the family, and the family accepts this as an accident," he adds.
Gustiwiw is popular for hit singles in Indonesia like "Icik Icik Bum Bum" and "Diculik Cinta," among others.
A Tragic End To Gustiwiw's Promising Career
It's a tragic end for what seemed to be a promising career. He previously studied Music Arts Education at the Jakarta State University, later dropping out in 2023. He already released one album, Oh My God, that year.
Popular on the radio, Gustiwiw was also recording a podcast, with plans to record another one the day he tragically passed away. He was also a talented producer.
Gustiwiw was lovingly remembered on social media.
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"Friends and colleagues remember him not just for his work but for his energy," the post continues. "Every time he entered the room, the atmosphere changed. His passing is a deep loss to those who knew him both personally and professionally. Rest easy."
Gustiwiw shared his talents on Instagram. His last post, of a new song from what was to be his sophomore album, was posted shortly before he passed away.
His previously released music is available on Soundcloud.
