Teknowarta – Calvin Dores has frequently surfaced in the public eye across Indonesia following the passing of his father, the legendary musician Deddy Dores, on May 17, 2016. He has been widely recognized for his willingness to shoulder immense responsibilities, viewing his struggles as a profound act of sacrifice and devotion to his parents.
Around 2019, Calvin Dores gained significant public attention after reports emerged that he was working as an online motorcycle taxi driver. Calvin later confirmed these reports, admitting that he had to work tirelessly to settle his late father’s outstanding debts. He expressed a deep commitment to clearing the financial burdens left behind by the musician, which led him to accept any form of labor, including his time on the road as a driver.
During that period, Calvin Dores spoke candidly about the family’s financial situation, revealing that the royalties earned from his father’s music were remarkably small. He explained that these earnings were nowhere near enough to cover Deddy Dores’ substantial debts, which he described as being quite significant in value.
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In 2021, Calvin Dores once again demonstrated his unwavering responsibility toward his family. When his mother, Dagmar C Sunardi, fell ill during a period of financial hardship, Calvin was forced to make a difficult choice. To fund his mother’s medical treatment at Diagram Cilandak Hospital, he decided to auction off a cherished guitar that held immense historical and sentimental value.
“Whether I am ready or not, I am willing to auction my late father’s guitar for the sake of my mother, who is currently being treated at Diagram Cilandak Hospital,” Calvin Dores stated at the time.
More recently, Calvin Dores became the center of public discourse again following a controversial statement where he offered to sell his eye for 350 million IDR. This desperate measure was prompted by severe economic pressure, with the intention of using the funds to start a business. Calvin admitted that his primary motivation was his deep concern for the future of his wife and children.
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Currently, Calvin Dores is receiving intensive medical care at dr. Sutoyo Hospital in Jakarta after suffering a heart attack. He was admitted to the facility on Monday (May 25), following a period of severe shortness of breath that began over the previous weekend.
Summary
Calvin Dores, son of the late musician Deddy Dores, worked as an online motorcycle taxi driver to settle his father’s significant debts. In 2021, he auctioned a sentimental guitar to fund his mother’s medical treatment during a period of financial hardship. These sacrifices were driven by the fact that music royalties were insufficient to cover the family’s financial burdens.
Facing ongoing economic pressure, Calvin recently offered to sell his eye to provide for his wife and children. He is currently receiving intensive care at dr. Sutoyo Hospital in Jakarta after suffering a heart attack. His hospitalization followed a period of severe shortness of breath that began over the weekend.