Former host and television personality Aziz Desa, 50, died today at 10.50am at his residence in Langkawi, Kedah.

His death was confirmed by his brother Azri Desa via a Facebook status.

Aziz whose real name is Abdul Azid gained popularity as a host of several talk shows like Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI).

He was diagnosed with chronic kidney problems and diabetes in January this year.

Aziz, a former host with Astro Oasis’s Zuriat Kita and Dahsyat 13 programme also ran his own businesses, Aziz Desa Holidays & Consultancy and Media Glokal Sendirian Berhad.