Riz Sunawan Cause of Death, Bio, Age, Married, Illness, Family, Net Worth

Mohamad Asri Sunawan, commonly referred to as Riz Sunawan, has gained widespread recognition and popularity in Singapore for his work as a radio host and newscaster.

He has served in these capacities for over a dozen years at two of the country’s leading media organizations, Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and Berita Mediacorp.

Unfortunately, in 2018, Riz Sunawan received the devastating news of his diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

This progressive neurodegenerative disorder affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling muscle movement and can result in complete paralysis. The diagnosis was a blow to both Riz Sunawan and his fans, who have come to love and appreciate him for his work and personality.

Mr. Asri was a determined individual who, despite the gradual progression of his disease, never lost his spirit. Over time, his condition worsened, and he was eventually confined to a bed. However, this did not deter him from making a positive impact on his community.

In April 2021, he co-founded the MND Association Singapore, with the goal of ensuring that every patient and caregiver affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can live their lives with dignity, care, and hope. Mr. Asri was also often invited to motivational talks where he would openly share his experiences and struggles with ALS.

Most recently, on December 16th, 2022, he co-wrote a bilingual book titled “My Name is Riz. I have Motor Neurone Disease”. The book was written to raise awareness about MND and also to help defray Mr. Asri’s medical expenses, which were estimated to be around S$3,000 per month.

Riz Sunawan Age

Riz Sunawan was 43 years old, at the time of his death

Riz Sunawan Family

At the time of his death on February 8, 2023, details about his family were not known.

Is Riz Sunawan Married?

At the time of his death, he was not known to have children.

Riz Sunawan Cause of Death

It was gathered that he died after a long battle with ALS on February 8, 2023. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It results in the loss of muscle control, eventually leading to complete paralysis. There is currently no cure for ALS, and the average life expectancy for someone with the disease is 3-5 years after diagnosis. However, some people can live with the disease for several years. Treatment is primarily supportive, focusing on symptom management and increasing quality of life.

Riz Sunawan Net Worth

Riz Sunawan net worth was not known at the time of his death.

Source: Ngnews247.com