Indonesian Actor Diding Boneng Dies at 76, Leaving Behind Acting Legacy
- 03 Agt 2026 16:10 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Veteran Indonesian actor and comedian Zainal Abidin, better known as Diding Boneng, passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 76.
- Sanggar Perkasa in Bekasi announced his passing through its official Instagram account and paid tribute to his lasting contributions as a mentor.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The passing of Zainal Abidin, widely known as Diding Boneng, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 76 leaves deep sorrow among young artists, particularly at Sanggar Perkasa in Bekasi, West Java.
Remembered not only as a legendary comedian, the veteran actor concluded his life's journey as a devoted mentor who tirelessly shared his theatrical wisdom with the youth until his final days.
The sad news of Diding Boneng’s death was confirmed through a post on the official Instagram account of Sanggar Perkasa, a performing arts studio for children and youth where the senior artist taught.
“We belong to God and to Him we return. The extended family of @sanggar_perkasa extends its deepest condolences on the passing of opa @didingasli,” Sanggar Perkasa wrote in its Instagram post, quoted on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Sanggar Perkasa also expressed his gratitude for the knowledge, experience, spirit, and inspiration Diding had shared, saying that his dedication to passing on his knowledge would always remain part of their journey and memories. It also prayed that the family left behind would be given strength, patience, and sincerity in facing the loss of the senior actor.
“May God Almighty accept all of the late’s good deeds, forgive his shortcomings, grant him a spacious grave, and place him in the best place beside Him. Farewell, Bung, Abang, Opa, Diding. The services and knowledge you entrusted will continue to live in every step and work of the children of Sanggar Perkasa,” it added, as quoted by Antara.
Earlier, Diding Boneng was reported to have undergone intensive treatment due to the asthma he had been suffering from. Born on March 3, 1950, Diding Boneng was widely known in Indonesia’s entertainment industry for his career on stage and in various roles, including appearances in the films Warkop DKI and Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (2024). ***
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