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#SHOWBIZ: 'Sweating profusely, he was quiet': Nizam recalls Joey BPR's final moments

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran 1990s rocker Nizam Laksamana has opened up about the harrowing moments leading to the sudden collapse of Bumiputra Rockers (BPR) frontman Joey on stage at Istana Budaya on last night.

#SHOWBIZ: 'Sweating profusely, he was quiet': Nizam recalls Joey BPR's final moments

Veteran rocker Nizam Laksamana has shared the harrowing moments leading to the sudden collapse of Joey BPR frontman on stage at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. Nizam, 59, noticed the late vocalist appearing unsteady during his performance before falling backwards onto the stage. Despite the shock, Joey got back up and continued performing.

He asked for water, which Nizam provided. As Joey's condition deteriorated, he began sweating profusely and Nizam insisted he be taken to the hospital immediately. When brought backstage, Joey could no longer speak and was drenched in sweat. Tragically, Joey passed away early Saturday morning after receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

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