Rudy David Badil[1] (29 November 1945 – 11 July 2019) was an Indonesian journalist who co-founded the comedy group Warkop with Nanu Moeljono, Kasino Hadiwibowo (Kasino), Wahjoe Sardono (Dono), and Indrodjojo Kusumonegoro (Indro).[2] Before being known as Warkop DKI (acronym from Dono-Kasino-Indro), this group was called Warkop Prambors, which broadcast humorous entertainment programs through Radio Prambors.
Rudy Badil | |
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Born | Rudy David Badil (1945-11-29)29 November 1945 Jakarta, Indonesia |
Died | 11 July 2019(2019-07-11) (aged 73) Depok, West Java, Indonesia |
Burial place | Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery, South Jakarta |
Alma mater | University of Indonesia |
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Employer | Kompas |
Known for | Member of Warkop |
While studying at the University of Indonesia, Badil was one of the students taught by Dono.[3] He is also known to be a friend of Soe Hok Gie, with those who had climbed the mountain together.[4][5]
After leaving the Warkop group due to stage fright,[6] Badil worked as a journalist at Kompas since 6 August 1980. He then retired on 29 November 2005.[7]
Badil died after undergoing treatment for a stroke at the Hermina Hospital in Depok on 11 Juli 2019.[8] His body was buried in the Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery, South Jakarta.[9]
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