KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 24 — National football legend Harun Jusoh, 75, who played in the Munich Olympics in 1972, died at 4.15pm today.
He died at his home in Kampung Che Kundur, Batu Burok, after being bedridden for the past five years due to arthritis.
His wife, Sharifah Azizah Syed Omar, 72, said her late husband developed nerve damage after retiring from football, but could still move around and work.
However, Harun's condition worsened after being diagnosed with arthritis, and he depended on a special formula for sustenance.
“Our four children and I were beside him as he took his last breath. We accept his passing,” she said when contacted.
Sharifah Azizah said Harun’s remains will be buried at the Atas Gong cemetery, Baru Burok, tonight.
Throughout his career, Harun played alongside other national football legends such as the late Mokhtar Dahari, Datuk Santokh Singh, Datuk Soh Chin Aun, Ali Bakar, and R. Arumugam.
— Bernama
