Indonesian musicians died when they were 65

Here are 3 famous musicians from Indonesia died at 65:

P. F. Dahler

P. F. Dahler (February 21, 1883 Semarang-June 7, 1948) was an Indonesian politician, teacher and activist.

He was one of the founding members of the Budi Utomo organization, one of the earliest nationalist movements in Indonesia. Dahler was also a member of the Volksraad or People's Council, a legislative body during the Dutch colonial era. He worked as a teacher and was known for his dedication to education and his efforts to promote Indonesian language and culture. Later, he became one of the leaders of the Indonesian National Party (PNI) during Indonesia's fight for independence. He continued to be an influential figure in Indonesian politics until his death in 1948.

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Hugo van Lawick

Hugo van Lawick (April 10, 1937 Surabaya-June 2, 2002 Dar es Salaam) also known as Baron van Lawick or Hugo Arndt Rodolf was an Indonesian film producer, cinematographer, film director, photographer and television producer. He had one child, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick.

Hugo van Lawick is particularly known for his work as a wildlife filmmaker, spending over 25 years filming and documenting the lives and behaviors of animals in Africa. He collaborated with renowned anthropologist Jane Goodall, who later became his wife, on numerous wildlife documentaries, including "Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees" and "The Leopard Son."

Van Lawick's work with Goodall was particularly notable for its focus on chimpanzees in Tanzania, leading to groundbreaking discoveries about their intelligence and complex social structures. His work was honored with numerous awards, including the Order of the Golden Ark, the highest honor for conservation, in recognition of his contributions to wildlife preservation.

In addition to his wildlife work, van Lawick also produced and directed films about Indonesian culture, including "The Seen and Unseen," which explores Balinese dance, and "Aktualiato," a documentary on modern Indonesian culture. Van Lawick's photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are held in numerous collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London.

He died as a result of emphysema.

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Hadi Soesastro

Hadi Soesastro (April 30, 1945 Malang-May 4, 2010 South Jakarta) was an Indonesian economist.

Hadi Soesastro was widely regarded as one of Indonesia's most prominent economists. He was the founder of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, a leading think-tank in Southeast Asia. He played an instrumental role in shaping Indonesia's economic policies, especially during the country's turbulent transition from authoritarianism to democracy in the late 1990s. Soesastro was also a respected academic and held teaching positions at several universities, including the Australian National University and the University of Indonesia. He authored numerous publications on economic development in Southeast Asia, including his seminal work on the "crying industries" of the region.

He died as a result of prostate cancer.

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