James F. Sundah: key obituary facts
Is James F. Sundah dead? Yes. James F. Sundah died on May 7, 2026, at age 70.
Cause of death: James F. Sundah's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was James F. Sundah known for?
He was known as Indonesian songwriter.
More about James F. Sundah
Born: 1 December 1955.
Place of birth: Semarang.
Gender: male.
Occupation: songwriter.
Nationality: Indonesia.
Notable work: Lilin-Lilin Kecil.
Career began: 1977.
Also known as: James Freddy Sundah.
Genres: Pop, Rock, Contemporary.
Occupations: Songwriter, composer, arranger, record producer.
Instruments: Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizers.
Years active: 1977 – 2026.
James F.
Sundah, an Indonesian songwriter, died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Born James Freddy Sundah on December 1, 1955, in Semarang, Central Java, he worked as a songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer.
Active from 1977 to 2026, he was best known for “Lilin Lilin Kecil” (“Little Candles”), sung by Chrisye and released in 1977. The song won the “Listeners’ Favorite Choice” award from Prambors Rasisonia Radio in Jakarta and was a major success on Indonesian charts.
James F. Sundah, 70, Indonesian songwriter.