PETALING JAYA: Famous comedian Samynathan Rethiman, popularly known as Accapan, has passed away early Friday morning (Sept 14) due to kidney failure.
Accapan was 63-years-old.
His son, Yhuveneshwary Samynathan, told mStar Accapan breathed his last night at about 2.43am at Taman Puchong Utama near here.
Accapan is survived by his wife Yogeswari Subramaniam, 53, and three children, Vikneshwaran Samynathan, 31, Dhineshwaran Samynathan, 28, and Yhuveneshwary Samynathan, 24.
The ceremony will be held at his home about 3 pm Friday.
From Parit Buntar in Perak, Acappan rose to popularity in the 1980s after his talent was first discovered on RTM sitcom Santan Berlada.
He also starred in local films including Mira Edora, True, Sister, Rimba Malam, Sahabat, Simfoni Kasih, Suratan Kasih, Bisikan Kasih and Ghazal for Rabiah.
He had been prominent in the 1980s and 90s, and was known for his role in local show Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu.
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Malaysian actor and comedian Samynathan Rethinam, better known as Accapan, died on Friday morning (Sep 14) of kidney failure.
He was 63.
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His daughter Yhuveneshwary said he died at the family home at about 3am.
Accapan was a popular personality in the 1980s and 1990s. He starred in numerous local films and dramas after making a name for himself in the '80s sitcom Santan Berlada. He was also known for his role in Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu.
According to his eldest son, S Vikneshwaran, Accapan seldom spoke about his illness. His family members only heard about his condition three months ago.
"When father was referred to Hospital Putrajaya a month ago, his ailment had already reached the third phase," said Mr Vikneshwaran. "After four days of being warded, the doctor said his health had reached a critical level and he was referred to the Serdang Hospital for treatment by specialist doctors."
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Accapan is survived by his wife Yogeswari Subramaniam, 53, and three children aged between 24 and 31.
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Veteran actor and comedian Samynathan Rethinam, better known as Accapan died early today. He was 63.
His daughter, Yhuveneshwary, said Acappan died at the family home at 2.43am due to a kidney ailment.
The funeral is scheduled for 3pm today at Taman Puchong Utama, Selangor.
Acappan is survived by his wife Yogeswari Subramaniam, 53, and three children Vikneshwaran, 31, Dhineshwaran, 28, and Yhuveneshwary, 24.
He had acted in many local dramas and movies and made his name through the popular 80s sitcom “Santan Berlada” in which he starred alongside Ali Mamak and Khairul Azhar, as well as “Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu”.
Meanwhile, Seniman secretary-general Hafiz Nafiah expressed condolences to the family of late Acappan.
- Bernama
