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Balinese Author Cok Sawitri Dies At 55

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In this article: Cok Sawitri

and was originally published in Observer

Apr 05, 2024

Prominent Indonesian author Cokorda Sawitri, popularly known as Cok Sawitri, has died at the age of 55. She passed away at her residence in Denpasar, Bali, Thursday (4/4).

Cok Sawitri’s friend, I Wayan Redika, said the cultural figure was still healthy and had even traveled from Budakeling to Denpasar, exactly one day before her passing, per Tribunnews, Fri (5/4).

Radika explained that Cok Sawitri was at the time of the death working on a project with Sanggar Maha Bajra Sandhi in the form of a production by Gambuh Sutasoma. He explained that on Wednesday (3/4), Cok Sawitri came from the training center in Budakeling. On Thursday (4/4) her nephew, who tried to wake her, found out that she was not breathing.

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