Malaysian actors died in 1973
Here are 1 famous actors from Malaysia died in 1973:
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee (March 22, 1929 Penang Island-May 29, 1973 Setapak) a.k.a. Teuku Zakaria, Ramlee, P., Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh, Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. P. Ramlee or Ramlee was a Malaysian singer, film director, actor, songwriter, film producer, film score composer, screenwriter and musician. He had one child, Nasir P.Ramlee.
P. Ramlee is considered a cultural icon in Malaysia and is often referred to as the "Father of Malaysian Film". He began his career in the film industry in the 1940s and went on to star in and direct over 60 films.
Aside from his work in the film industry, P. Ramlee was also known for his musical talents. He wrote and composed many popular songs that are still beloved in Malaysia today. Some of his most well-known works include "Getaran Jiwa", "Di Mana Kan Ku Cari Ganti", and "Azizah".
In 1955, P. Ramlee became the first Malayan artist to win the Asia Pacific Merdeka Award for Outstanding Performance. He was also awarded the Malaysian honorific title of "Tan Sri" in 1965 and the Sarawakian title of "Datuk Amar" in 1971.
Despite his success, P. Ramlee's personal life was marked by tragedy. He lost his first wife, Saloma, in a car accident in 1964, and his own health began to decline in the 1970s. He passed away in 1973 at the age of 44 due to a heart attack. His legacy lives on through his contributions to Malaysian culture and entertainment.
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