Singer Noreen Noor dies of kidney failure
The 1980s pop star and actress was best known for her hit song Siang Terbayang Malam Merindu.
Singer and actress Noreen Noor, 54, passed away early this morning at the Ampang Puteri Hospital in Selangor.
Noreen, who was a popular feature in the local entertainment scene in the 1980s, was admitted to hospital on Monday night from complications in the kidney. She died just before 6am on Tuesday.
Singer Norshila Amin told mStar Online that only close friends were aware of Noreen’s health conditions and that her death came as a big shock to everyone.
Meanwhile, on Twitter, friends and fans have been posting condolences and heartfelt messages on the singer’s passing.
Born in Singapore, Noreen (Noraine Mohd Nor) is best known for hit songs like Siang Terbayang Malam Merindu and Usah Diturutkan, as well as for movies like Talak,Hantu Siang, Wira Angkasa and Pelumba Malam.
She leaves behind a son (22) and daughter (11); she will be buried in her hometown in Merlimau, Malacca.