Six years after the death of Indonesian musician Glenn Fredly on April 8, 2020, his widow Mutia Ayu visits his grave at TPU Tanah Kusir, Jakarta Selatan, with their daughter Gewa, where the child refers to the final resting place simply as her father’s house.
Visiting The Grave As A Family Routine
The visits to the cemetery have evolved into a regular schedule for Mutia Ayu and her daughter. Mutia stated that Gewa frequently initiates the trips and checks the calendar if too much time passes between visits, asking when they will return to her father’s house. The routine becomes especially frequent on significant dates, such as Glenn Fredly’s birthday on September 30. Mutia added, Kalaupun aku misalkan sedikit aja lama gitu, dia udah nanyain,
Kapan Mami ke rumah Ayah?
gitu.
Releasing ‘Hai Bintang’ As A Birthday Tribute
To mark her late father’s birthday on September 30, 2026, Gewa released a special song titled “Hai Bintang” dedicated entirely to Glenn Fredly. Mutia Ayu manages her daughter’s growing artistic work and confirmed that the track serves as a personal gift from the child to her father.
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Reaching The Stage Of Acceptance After Six Years
Mutia Ayu stated that she now rests firmly in a state of acceptance and emotional peace regarding her husband’s passing from meningitis at age 44. Speaking in the Tendean area of Jakarta Selatan, Mutia noted that she no longer experiences sadness or questions her life’s trajectory, choosing instead to focus on raising Gewa and maintaining a life of gratitude, as reported by entertainment.kompas.com. Kalau sekarang sih udah bisa di tahap menerima ya, sudah enggak ada lagi sedihnya, udah enggak ada lagi tuh meratapi gitu takdirnya aku,
she stated. She further noted, Sekarang lebih ke ikhlas dan bahagia gitu,
and added, Terus berusaha berjuang untuk membesarkan Gewa dan pastinya menghidupi hidupnya aku dan hidupnya Gewa.
Mutia focuses on parenting over romantic suitors
Raising Gewa as a single parent remains Mutia’s primary daily focus, though she acknowledges that romantic suitors occasionally attempt to approach her. Mutia stated that she always keeps her heart open to future companionship, but has not yet found a suitable match and prefers to direct all her energy toward parenting. Gak apa-apa. Membuka hati… kalau membuka hati selalu. Aku selalu membuka hati, cuma ya gimana? Belum ada yang masuk! Ya kan? Hahaha. Ya belum ada yang cocok, tapi ya doakan saja. Tapi aku sekarang ini lebih fokus ke Gewa aja dulu,
she said at Studio Brownis Trans TV, Mampang, Jakarta Selatan, on Friday, October 2, 2026. Mencoba untuk mendekat… ehm ya pasti ada ajalah ya. Pasti ada aja, cuman… iya. Kalau misalkan yang mendekati pasti ada aja, cuma ya itu untuk aku pribadi, aku lebih fokus ke anak dulu deh, ke Gewa dulu aja,
she noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Glenn Fredly pass away and where is he buried?
Glenn Fredly died on April 8, 2020, following treatment for meningitis at a hospital, and was buried at TPU Tanah Kusir in Jakarta Selatan, as reported by entertainment.kompas.com.
How old is Gewa and what is her current educational milestone?
Gewa was born on February 28, 2020, and is currently enrolled as a first-grade student in elementary school. Mutia Ayu expressed joy over her daughter’s intellectual growth, noting that the child is very smart, clever, and excels at socializing and making friends, consistently showing excitement when heading off to school.
What specific media project did Gewa release for her father’s birthday?
On September 30, 2026, coinciding with what would have been Glenn Fredly’s birthday, Gewa released a dedicated song titled “Hai Bintang” as a special gift to her late father, hot.detik.com reported.