Just when we thought we’ve had enough of depressing news over the last couple of weeks, another one follows suit. This time around it’s the ex-wife of famed cooking icon Chef Wan.
Hajah Norhayati Ayub has sadly passed away on Wednesday (18th March) due to kidney and heart ailments. The unfortunate news was confirmed by Chef Wan and daughter Serina Redzuawan on their Instagram accounts.
The actress wrote, “Assalamualaikum, my dearest mother Norhayati Ayub has passed away at Ampang Hospital due to complications from heart and kidney ailments. To all my family members and friends, please pray for my mom. May God forgive her and bless her, and place her amongst the righteous.”
Meanwhile, Chef Wan shared to his followers that he has made preparations for the cremation ceremony held earlier this morning. “With great sadness, I want to announce that my ex-wife has just passed away at Ampang Hospital. I’m currently making all the necessary arrangements for the funeral. I will inform my relatives later about the matter.”
Prior to this, the 62-year-old had shared that one of Norhayati’s legs was supposed to be amputated due to her worsening diabetic condition. Looking at the comments section, most of his followers left uplifting comments, with most of them shared their prayers and condolences to him and his family members. Chef Wan was also praised for his concerned traits towards his wife despite their separation.