# Death of Indonesian arts maestro Guruh Soekarnoputra > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-indonesian-arts-maestro-guruh-soekarnoputra > Updated: 2026-09-28T14:17:13.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 4. Guruh Soekarnoputra, the youngest son of Indonesia’s first president Soekarno and Fatmawati, passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 73. He died at 04:16 WIB at MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi in Jakarta. A renowned musical maestro, painter, and politician, Soekarnoputra was a member of the PDI Perjuangan party and served in the Indonesian House of Representatives. He is credited with composing the PDI Perjuangan anthem and founded Swara Mahardika and GSP Production. His musical legacy includes the legendary Guruh Gipsy project, which blended Balinese gamelan and traditional Indonesian elements with progressive rock. Following his death, the PDI Perjuangan party ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for seven days. During his funeral at Karet Bivak Public Cemetery, his body was wrapped in his final ihram clothing from his last Umrah pilgrimage and covered with two batik cloths that belonged to his mother, Fatmawati. The service was attended by family members, including his sister, Megawati Soekarnoputri, the fifth President of Indonesia, and various national figures. On the night of September 28, President Prabowo Subianto visited the residence of Megawati Soekarnoputri to offer condolences. He was accompanied by Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. PDI Perjuangan officials, including Said Abdullah and Puan Maharani, noted that the meeting was personal and focused on mourning rather than political discussion, describing the atmosphere as “warm and familial” to maintain personal ties between the leaders. ## Claims - Guruh Soekarnoputra passed away on September 26, 2026, at 04:16 WIB. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra was the youngest son of Indonesia's first President, Soekarno, and Fatmawati. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra died at the age of 73. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra passed away at MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi in Jakarta. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra served as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra collaborated with the band Gipsy to create the Guruh Gipsy album. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra was buried at the Karet Bivak Public Cemetery in Jakarta. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The PDI Perjuangan party ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for seven days to honor Guruh Soekarnoputra. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vina Panduwinata described the late Guruh Soekarnoputra as a kind and friendly person. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vina Panduwinata participated in the Cinta Indonesia concert in 1984. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vina Panduwinata expressed regret that she could not send Guruh Soekarnoputra his favorite crab before his death. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Guruh Soekarnoputra created the PDI Perjuangan party anthem. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Prabowo Subianto visits Megawati Soekarnoputri to offer condolences President Prabowo Subianto visited Megawati Soekarnoputri to offer condolences for the passing of Guruh Soekarnoputra, emphasizing personal friendship over political matters. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prabowo-subianto-visits-megawati-soekarnoputri-to-mourn-guruh-soekarnoputra ### 2026-09-26: Musicians honor passing of Indonesian music pioneer Guruh Soekarnoputra Musicians Dewa Budjana and Once Mekel honored the late Guruh Soekarnoputra, praising his role as a pioneer of traditional-modern fusion in Indonesian pop music. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musicians-honor-passing-of-indonesian-music-pioneer-guruh-soekarnoputra ### 2026-09-26: Guruh Soekarnoputra, son of Indonesia's first president, dies at 73 Guruh Soekarnoputra, the youngest son of Indonesia's first president Soekarno and a renowned cultural maestro, has died at age 73. He was a significant figure in Indonesian music, dance, and politics. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guruh-soekarnoputra-son-of-sukarno-passes-away-at-73 ### 2026-09-24: Guruh Soekarnoputra, Indonesian music maestro and son of Soekarno, dies at 73 Indonesian musical maestro and PDI Perjuangan politician Guruh Soekarnoputra, son of President Soekarno, passed away on September 26, 2026, at age 73. He was buried in Jakarta near his mother, Fatmawati. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guruh-soekarnoputra-in-critical-condition-at-jakarta-hospital --- Cite as: Death of Indonesian arts maestro Guruh Soekarnoputra. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-indonesian-arts-maestro-guruh-soekarnoputra