Yasmin Ahmad passes away

• Leo Burnett ECD Yasmin Ahmad passes away
• Died on Saturday from massive bleeding in the brain 

Malaysia - Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur executive creative director, Yasmin Ahmad passed away Saturday night from massive bleeding in the brain following a stroke she suffered on Thursday.

She was laid to rest at the Muslim Burial ground in Puchong Section 13 on Sunday.

"Yasmin has been a glaring star at Burnett, and one of the most talented and respected in our industry, winning numerous accolades for her acclaimed works," read a statement from Leo Burnett regionally.

"She will be deeply missed, but I am sure we shall carry on her spirit of touching humankind through great works."

Ahmad, who is also a critically-acclaimed movie director, suffered the stroke on Thursday, collapsing during a presentation she was giving at TV3.

She was rushed to the Damansara Specialist Centre and underwent brain surgery. At an emergency press conference on Thursday night her condition was announced as stable but critical.

Some of her most successful work included the commercial for Petronas titled "Tan Hong Ming" which won gold at Cannes last year.

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shamong at Jul 27, 2009
May her works and legacy continue to aspire all of us in times to come. Irreplaceable loss to the industry as a whole. May God bless her soul.

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milo skilos at Jul 27, 2009
may her departure sparks motivational inspiration for us all to work even harder esp to all the inspiring creative directors and filmmakers out there.

Asiapixie at Jul 27, 2009
Yasmin's work was truly an eye opener and awe inspiring. Her work showed us what she hoped the world would be - knowing no boundaries. While Asia has lost a beautiful daughter, let is learn from the legacy that she has left behind.

Pius Eugene at Jul 28, 2009
I first met Yasmin while at O&M in 83-84. We were smoking buddies. Then and always there was this Sparkel in her eyes and Magick aura about her, her interest in copywriting and creativity.

I got to know Yew Leong seperately, through my freelance in Theater & design work. Together they have done awe inspiring works, there's a part of each other in their works.

I am thankfull for the opportunity to have met and known such a wonderfull person. She and her work have left a lasting impression n leagacy not only for the local Ad & Film industry...but for our Politicians and our Leaders to pick a cue through her works of what Malsysia can aspire to be.

ralucasima at Aug 26, 2010
Here, in Campina , say so, does not value a thing until you lose it. So happens in the case of Yasmin, which was a wonderful person

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Malka182 at Dec 28, 2011
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