{
  "id": 18883601,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Cico Harahap, son of legendary singer Uji Rashid, dies at 48",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/showbiz-cico-harahap-son-of-legendary-singer-uji-rashid-dies-at-48",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1573288/showbiz-cico-harahap-son-legendary-singer-uji-rashid-dies-48"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned Malaysian singer and actress Uji Rashid's son, Cico Harahap, has died at the age of 48, according to hospital sources. The news was confirmed by Sandakiah Azez, president of the Malaysian Veterans Artistes Welfare Association (PKAVM). Cico was admitted to Ampang Hospital a week ago due to breathing difficulties. He underwent treatment initially in the intensive care unit before being transferred to a general ward on Thursday. However, the exact cause of death remains undetermined. Attempts to reach Uji Rashid for comment have been unsuccessful so far.\n\nCico Harahap, whose real name is Ezzaq Farrouq Harahap Jamaludin, embarked on his acting career in 1993. He had been battling health problems since late 2016. Throughout his ordeal, his mother, Uji Rashid, provided unwavering support for his treatment, combining both conventional hospital care and traditional Islamic healing methods.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Cico Harahap, the son of legendary Malaysian singer and actress Uji Rashid, has passed away at Ampang Hospital at 11am today. He was 48.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}