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Siamese Twin Muhammad Rosli Dies at 43
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Siamese Twin Muhammad Rosli Dies at 43

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Muhammad Rosli, one of Siamese twins who underwent separation surgery in 2002, died at age 43.
  • His twin brother, Ahmad, announced his passing on Facebook, thanking those who prayed for his recovery.
  • Muhammad had previously battled bladder cancer and undergone extensive treatment in Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Rosli, one half of a pair of Siamese twins who gained international attention after undergoing a complex separation surgery, has died. He was 43 years old.

His twin brother, Ahmad, shared the news on Facebook, announcing that Muhammad passed away at 10:45 AM Malaysian time. Ahmad expressed gratitude for the public's prayers and support for his brother's well-being.

Muhammad had been facing health challenges, including a battle with bladder cancer. He previously underwent eight months of treatment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which included five surgeries and chemotherapy sessions. He was declared recovered and continued with follow-up treatments.

The twins, Muhammad and Ahmad, were famously separated in a 22-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia in September 2002. Prior to that, they had undergone liver separation surgery at the University of Malaya Medical Centre in 2001. Their story captured global attention due to the complexity of their separation and the extensive medical journey they undertook.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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