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Indonesian Rock Musician Doddy Katamsi Dies at 59
Doddy Katamsi died at 59 on Thursday, 15 October, at the University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok.
The former Elpamas vocalist had heart and kidney complications and had been receiving hospital care for several weeks.
His family said his condition worsened and doctors decided a planned heart bypass was too dangerous.
He was known for work with Elpamas and Kantata, two prominent names in Indonesian rock.
He also taught singers and coached contestants on Indonesian Idol and X Factor Indonesia.
His funeral is planned for Friday at TPU Komplek Hankam Pangkalan Jati in South Jakarta.
Indonesian rock musician and singer Doddy Katamsi died on 15 October 2026, aged 59.
His daughter, Chika, confirmed he died at 1:15 p.m. Western Indonesia Time at the University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok.
Katamsi had been treated in hospital for several weeks after complications involving heart and kidney disease.
His family said his condition had worsened and he could not undergo planned heart bypass surgery.
He was known for his work with Elpamas and Kantata and for teaching singers.
- Who
- Doddy Katamsi, an Indonesian rock musician and singer.
- What
- He died at age 59.
- When
- 15 October 2026, at 1:15 p.m. Western Indonesia Time.
- Where
- The University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok, Indonesia.
- Why
- The sources report he had complications involving heart and kidney disease, but do not state a definitive cause of death.
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Katamsi was hospitalized after complications involving heart and kidney disease.
A family social media post said his body could not support the planned heart bypass.
Katamsi died at 1:15 p.m. Western Indonesia Time at the University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok.
His body was scheduled to be buried at TPU Komplek Hankam Pangkalan Jati in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta.
- Age
- 59
- Date of death
- 15 October 2026
- Time of death
- 1:15 p.m. Western Indonesia Time
- Place of death
- University of Indonesia Hospital, Depok
- Known for
- Elpamas and Kantata
- Planned burial
- 16 October 2026, TPU Komplek Hankam Pangkalan Jati, Pondok Labu, South Jakarta
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What people are saying
Our father, younger brother and older brother, Doddy Keswara Kartikajaya bin Amoroso Katamsi, has returned to God today, Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 1:15 p.m. Western Indonesia Time at the University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok
The initial plan was to proceed with a heart bypass, but after a long examination and observation, it turned out his body could not support a bypass. It would be dangerous during and after the operation