Veteran actor and comedian Ahmad Busu died of a stroke at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang yesterday. He was 60.

“Initially, Ahmad had a fever before he became unconscious. He died upon admission at the hospital at 7.05pm,” said Seniman Malaysia committee member Meary Chu Abdullah when contacted.

NONEShe said Ahmad’s remains was taken to his house at Taman Sri Andalas, Klang and he was to be be buried at the Sungai Sirih Muslim Cemetery, Klang at 9am today.

“We will collect donations for his widow and children for the funeral arrangements,” she said.

Hailing from Taipng, Perak, Ahmad leaves behind his wife and four children.

Ahmad, who started his career in theatre in 1978, was synonymous with the character Mat Deris in the long-running comedy series ‘Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu’.

Meary said Ahmad was remembered as a kind, humorous and friendly person.

- Bernama