Malaysian comedian Hamid Gurkha passes away at 90

Comedian Hamid Gurkha started his stint as a comedian in the 1960s. Photo: ROHAIZAT MD DARUS/The Star

Legendary comedian Hamid Gurkha passed away at 2pm on Tuesday (June 14), a week after he was hospitalised due to breathing difficulties brought on by a persistent cough. He was 90.

His death was confirmed by his son Fendy to mStar – The Star’s Malay-language portal.