The Indonesian National Police have confirmed that Gusti Irwan Wibowo, the Indonesian singer best known as Gustiwiw, died after a fall over the weekend. The 25-year-old singer was staying in a guesthouse in Lembang in the West Bandung Regency, West Java, with a friend when he fell during a late-night bathroom trip.
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According to a report from the Indonesian National Police, Gustiwiw went to the bathroom at around 2 AM on June 15 and did not come out. The singer’s friend attempted to call him but got no response. As a result, at approximately 6 AM, he contacted the guesthouse’s security to request help. Security broke down the bathroom door and revealed the singer’s body.
First Police Inspector Gofur Supangkat spoke about Gustiwiw’s death. “That’s right, this morning there was a report of someone dying at a guesthouse. After checking his identity, the initials were GIW, a public figure,” he said on Sunday (June 15). Authorities found no sign of violence or foul play.
“The police have checked the location and coordinated with the family, and the family accepts this as an accident,” Supangkat said.
More About Late Singer Gustiwiw
Gustiwiw was an Indonesian-born singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and producer. He briefly studied Music Arts Education at the Jakarta State University before dropping out in 2023. He also released his only album, Oh My God, that year.
The multi-talented entertainer was seemingly more focused on working behind the scenes. He produced albums for several regionally-popular acts.
A social media post from USS Feeds gave more insight into who Gustiwiw was as a person. “Friends and colleagues remember him not just for his work but for his energy,” the post read. “Every time he entered the room, the atmosphere changed. His passing is a deep loss to those who knew him both personally and professionally.”
According to reports, the entertainer planned to return home Sunday after recording a podcast in the West Bandung Regency.
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