endon was admired for her humble , unassuming attitude . she was popularly referred to as " kak endon , " or " eldest sister endon . " she claimed she had tumor in 2002 after her twin granddaughter , noraini , was earlier hospitalized with the disease . noraini died in 2003 . endon had a breast removed and traveled to the united us regularly for treatment . she returned to malaysia from los hollywood on oct . 1 after five years of chemotherapy from july . endon had been deeply involvement in awareness programs for breast cancer , the main cause of illness - related fatalities for young people . she has mentioned she tried to feel sorry for herself , and felt fortunate she could obtain the closest medical treatment .
noraini had a twin uncle called endon .