Izwan Pilus Explained

Izwan Pilus
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|عزوان ڤيلوس
Birth Name:Khairil Izwan bin Pilus
Birth Date:1979 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1]
Death Place:Ampang Hospital, Ampang, Selangor
Years Active:2004–2012
Occupation:Singer
Genre:Pop, Ballad, R&B
Instrument:Vocals
Label:Metro Muzik Sdn. Bhd.

Khairil Izwan bin Pilus (24 November 1979 – 21 January 2012) was a Malaysian singer and television host. He is known for his songs Kembali Senyum and Indah Lelapku.

Personal life

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Izwan is the older brother of fellow artist Aril. His family originated from Taman Nyalas Permai, Jasin.

Among some of the artists who were made participants besides Izwan were singers such as Farawahida, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Ernie Zakri, Misha Omar as well as Sharifah Zarina and Ani Maiyuni as the earliest participants before being made finalists for the show. At the same time, he had also made it to the semi-finals with the other Bintang RTM finalists but he did not succeed because he was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Aside from being a singer, Izwan also works in the field of lawyering and has been a lawyer with Abby Nadzri (Ahmad Idham's younger brother) in Suara Emas Bintang RTM anjuran RTM in 2008. He has also competed with other artists and lawyers namely Alisya and Muadz in Bintang RTM in 2009.

Death

Pilus contracted leptospirosis and died on 21 January 2012 at Ampang Hospital, Selangor. His death was reported on Twitter by his brother, Khairil Azam Pilus.

He was buried in Kampung Pelembang Islam Cemetery in Jasin.[2]

Album

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biodata Izwan Pilus. Malay. 9 May 2007. Budiey.
  2. Web site: Izwan Pilus meninggal dunia. Izwan Pilus died. Malay. 21 January 2012. Utusan.