Veteran actor Latiff Borgiba dies at age 80


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 14 Dec 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: Popular veteran actor Latiff Borgiba died due to natural causes at his residence in Setapak at 3pm Thursday (Dec 14). He was 80.

Latiff's remains were brought to the Al Ehsaniah surau, Danau Kota apartment, for prayers and were buried at the Danau Kota Muslim Cemetery after Isya prayers, said Association of Malaysian Artistes (Seniman) secretary Hafiz Nafiah.

“Latiff leaves behind a widow and 16 children,” he told Bernama.

Throughout his life as an actor, Latiff's name was synonymous with antagonistic characters both in movies and dramas since his involvement in the industry in the 1960s.

Latiff had acted in several movies including "Dang Lenggang", "Ribut DiHujung Senja"  and "Anakku Suamiku" while in television drama, Latiff had starred in the 13-episode "Tekukur Tak Berbunyi Lagi". - Bernama 

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