Mourning news envelopes the Indonesian entertainment industry following the passing of senior comedian Simson Rarameha Ngadang, better known by his stage name Temon Templar, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The deceased breathed his last at the age of 59 at 08:42 WIB due to a heart attack triggered by a history of hypertension.
The departure of this humble figure shocked many, given that there were no previous visible serious health complaints. Currently, his body is laid out at the funeral home in the Polri Tendean Complex area, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta. The family has scheduled the funeral procession to take place on Monday, July 13, 2026, at TPU Tanah Kusir.
Long before becoming known as a top-tier comedian, Temon had a strong educational background as a graduate of the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia. His career journey in the entertainment world began in 1992 as a broadcaster at Radio SK, where he first established an iconic partnership with Abdel Achrian. Their collaboration reached peak popularity through the sitcom 'Abdel dan Temon Bukan Superstar' in 2008.
Throughout his life, Temon was not only known through the small screen, but also through his roles in various feature films, including 'Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1'. His passing leaves a deep impression on colleagues such as Andre Taulany and Bopak Castello, who remembered him as a humble and hardworking individual.
Before passing away, Temon shared moments of personal happiness on social media celebrating the graduation of one of his daughters, who graduated cum laude. The comedian, who leaves behind nine children, is now gone, but his legacy of work and joy will remain in the memories of comedy lovers across the country.
