I have to admit, I burst into tears when I got the news on the passing of Malaysia’s renowned filmmaker, Yasmin Ahmad. I have been her avid fan, from her heart-touching TV advertisements to controversial films like Gubra and Muallaf. She was and will forever be the true icon of 1Malaysia spirit. It’s a big loss to Malaysia! May God bless her soul and rest in peace Yasmin!
Excerpt from the news below:
Yasmin Ahmad dies
2009/07/25
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned film and advertising director Yasmin Ahmad died here at about 11.25pm on Saturday night.
Her death was confirmed by Media Prime Group Chief Operations Officer Datuk Seri Ahmad Farid Ridzuan, who was at the Damansara Specialists Hospital, when contacted by Bernama.
Yasmin, 51, collapsed while presenting a working paper at Sri Pentas, the headquarters of the private television station TV3 on Thursday and was rushed to the Damansara Specialists Hospital.
She was reported to have suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage.
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And in remembrance of her magnificent work, here are some of her top films trailers and TV ads:
July 26, 2009
#1
OMG, this is so unexpected. Her last blog post was on July 22. Everyone would be so, so, so sad.
July 26, 2009
#2
a great loss.. may she rest in peace…
July 26, 2009
#3
may God bless her soul… and may her soul rest in peace… you will always be remembered… RIP Yasmin
July 27, 2009
#4
my fave director of all… all the raya, merdeka or other ads won’t be that much fun anymore… :’(