Popular Malaysian singer Siti Sarah Raissuddin died of Covid-19 on Monday morning , just three days after delivering her fourth child. 

The news was shared by husband comedian Shuib Sepahtu, 36,who  posted on Instagram: "5.15 in the morning, 9 August. My angel of heaven has gone forever. Do recite Al-Fatihah for her."

Siti Sarah was hospitalised on Aug 4 after experiencing severe coughing and decreasing oxygen levels and had to be put in a medically induced coma to help deliver her baby.

The baby was delivered safely, however, the mother never got to hold her newborn. The Singer was 36 years old at the time of her death.

The singer, her husband and three children aged between six and 10 had tested positive for the virus on July 25. They reportedly contracted it from a domestic helper of the family.

Known for her ballads such as Kesetiaan and Semakin, the popular singer was still active on Instagram last week, looking healthy as she shared recipes and make-up tips.

On Aug 1 and July 26, she uploaded videos of her husband and children getting tested for Covid-19.

The singer’s death caused shockwaves throughout Malaysia that reached all the way to the monarchy as the king and queen released a statement on Facebook expressing their condolences to Siti Sarah’s family.