Jins Shamsuddin
Tan Sri Mohamed Zain bin Shamsuddin (5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017), known professionally as Jins Shamsuddin, was a Malaysian movie actor, director and politician. He is known for his role in Bukit Kepong (1981).[1]
Jins Shamsuddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohamed Zain bin Shamsuddin 5 November 1935 |
| Died | 1 March 2017 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Al-Ridzuan Mosque, Hulu Kelang Muslim, Selangor |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | London Film School |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1951–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Rahmah Rahmat Puan Sri Halijah Abdullah |
| Children | 3 |
On 13 October 2004, he became the first actor-politician in Malaysia following his appointment as a member of the Dewan Negara in the 11th Parliament of Malaysia. He continued to be a Senator for two terms until 11 February 2011.[2]
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in February 2011, causing him unable to speak and unable to recognising anybody else, including his family.[2] Following several years of bad health, Shamsuddin died at 5:45 pm at a clinic in Taman Melawati, after choking on cekodok on Wednesday, 1 March 2017 at the age of 81.[3][4][5] Shamsuddin's second son Putera Hang Nadim confirmed on his father's death.[6]
References
- ↑ Niezam Abdullah (13 September 2011). "Filem 'Bukit Kepong' Ikut Fakta Sejarah - Jins Shamsuddin". mStar Online (in Bahasa Melayu). Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Melati Pusaka. "Jins Shamsuddin: Bintang filem yang pernah jadi YB". Free Malaysia Today (in Bahasa Melayu). Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Legendary actor Jins Shamsuddin dies. The Star Online. 1 March 2017. http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/03/01/legendary-actor-jins-shamsudin-dies/. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ↑ Raja Nurfatimah Mawar Mohamed (1 March 2017). "Seniman legenda, Jins Shamsuddin meninggal dunia". BH Online. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ Ariffudin Ishak (1 March 2017). "Seniman Negara Jins Shamsuddin Meninggal Dunia". mSTAR Online. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ "Jins Shamsuddin meninggal dunia". Free Malaysia Today. 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
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