Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – Indonesia’s sixth Vice President, retired General Try Sutrisno, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 06:58 WIB, at the age of 90 years and 3 months. He breathed his last at the CICU Room 207, 2nd Floor, of the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Central Jakarta, following a period of declining health.
Try Sutrisno had been receiving treatment at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto since February 16, 2026, primarily due to a sudden and significant loss of appetite. According to his son, Taufik Dwi Cahyono, there was no specific serious illness or particular diagnosis during this hospitalization.
The decline in his condition was attributed mainly to advanced age, leading to challenges such as difficulty eating and drinking, which resulted in dehydration. His health fluctuated, with medical interventions including medications and nutritional support, but the pattern of ups and downs is common in elderly individuals.
The family emphasized that Try Sutrisno did not suffer from any extraordinary disease. As confirmed by former RSPAD Head Albertus Budi Sulistya and family statements, the passing was peaceful in the hospital setting.
Following his death, the body was planned to be taken to his residence at Jalan Purwakarta No. 6, Menteng, Central Jakarta, for further family proceedings. The family requested prayers so that all of the deceased’s good deeds and worship would be accepted by Allah SWT.
Brief Biography and Early Life
Born on November 15, 1935, in Surabaya, East Java, into a modest family, Try Sutrisno’s father, Subandi, worked as an ambulance driver, while his mother, Mardiyah, was a homemaker. His childhood was marked by wartime hardships during the Dutch military aggression and economic struggles.
He had to relocate from Surabaya to Mojokerto, following his father’s medical duties with the Poncowati Army Battalion. Economic constraints forced him to pause formal schooling. As a young boy, he helped support the family by selling clean water from jugs, newspapers, and cigarettes.
At age 13, his patriotic spirit emerged. Though not yet accepted as a full soldier, he joined the fight against colonial forces by serving as a dangerous courier for Battalion Poncowati. He gathered intelligence in Dutch-occupied areas and delivered medicines to fighters.
When Mojokerto fell, he moved to Kediri, working as a messenger while performing field intelligence roles. With rural ingenuity, he navigated rice fields to evade enemy patrols while transporting critical documents. (aan/rhd)
