Gbob Raja Lawak Dies at 40

Comedian and actor Gbob, whose real name was Mohd Hamizi Hashim, died on Sunday.

The 40-year-old reportedly passed away after being admitted to Selayang Hospital.

News of his death was confirmed by his family and shared by fellow comedian Amir Raja Lawak in a Facebook post.

Amir described Gbob’s passing as a great loss, particularly to his friends from the Raja Lawak comedy programme.

“Sad news for Malaysian comedians, especially the Raja Lawak family.

“It is with great sadness that we announce that our friend Gbob Raja Lawak passed away this morning,” he said.

Gbob was laid to rest at the Raudhatul Sakinah 3 Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Melayu Kepong.

Previously, Gbob was reported to have been hospitalised and underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his head on March 6, 2020.

Gbob had participated in Maharaja Lawak Mega 2019 as part of the ON X ON group and appeared in several films, including Operasi X, Menantu Material and Strawberi Cinta.

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