Celebrities mourn Rico J’s passing

What a tough piece of news to wake up to: Rico J Puno has passed away on Tuesday morning at age 65. On Instagram, his manager, Anna Puno, called on the OPM industry and his fans to say a prayer for one of the most respected singers in the country.

 

 

 

 

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I am seized with deep emotional shock when I found out that our OPM King - Kuya Rico J. Puno has passed away this morning (manila time). Numbed with grief, I would like to call on all entertainers in the OPM Industry as well as his worldwide fans to stop for a moment and say a prayer to one of the most respected singers in the country. I cannot help but say it was serendipitous that Starmedia prepared a solo 40th Anniversary concert for him and a US tour with the OPM stalwarts and colleagues just recently. Little did I know that this is his Final Bow in the live entertainment world. We will forever miss the TOTAL ENTERTAINER...but his songs will forever cherish in our hearts.

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Oct 29, 2018 at 1:13pm PDT

They didn’t just pause and they didn't just pray. On various social media channels, Rico’s colleagues in show business, and fans in surrounding fields like art, politics, and the media mourned and paid tribute to the Total Entertainer. See them below:

#ricojpuno we will miss you! Now that you are in heaven, behave! We love you! @starmediaentPH https://t.co/csx1Cl3XU9

— martin nievera (@4eversinging4u) October 29, 2018

Rest In Peace, Rico J. Puno. Your distinctive voice that lent itself to so much of the music of my childhood will not be forgotten.

To Tito Rico’s family, my deepest condolences.

— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) October 29, 2018

 

 

 

 

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Bakit ganoon? Maraming salamat sa musika mo. May your soul rest in peace. Alam ko bro na di naging madali ang huli mong atake. Pahinga ka na. Natupad mo na ang misyon mo sa mundo. Doon mo na sila kantahan. Ingat mga anghel. Pilyo lang yan pero malaki ang puso. Baby bantayan mo kaming naiwan mo. Maraming salamat. ??

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Oct 29, 2018 at 2:46pm PDT

RIP Rico J. Puno, definitely a Filipino music legend. Your distinctive voice and music I grew up with will bever be forgotten. Your humor and fun persona will be missed.

— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) October 29, 2018

Goodbye, #RicoJPuno. You were a great entertainer, a good pal, a caring person. I remember our gigs with fondness; you enjoyed seeing Lola Masay cringe at your dirty jokes. She loved you. Miss you, bro. To your family, prayers for strength, and heartfelt condolences.

— Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) October 29, 2018

 

 

 

 

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REST IN PEACE KUYA RICO .. salamat sa mga nakakatawang pag sasama naten .. ayan dapat may show pa tayo sa feb 13... nabawasan nako ng partner sa show .. ????GOD bless your soul kuya .. ????????

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Oct 29, 2018 at 7:41pm PDT

I'm crushed at the passing of the legendary Rico J. Puno. His music was a part of my life growing up. I really can't say anything more. ???? https://t.co/9sRIPOHdKh

— Gerry Alanguilan (@komikero) October 29, 2018

R.I.P. Rico Puno. ????Shocked to hear about your sudden passing. We will always remember your beautiful songs and your unique way of interpreting them.

— zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) October 29, 2018

Enrico de Jesus Puno, gone at 65.

You were a powerful voice and a cultural icon. Thank you for 4 decades of total entertainment, Rico J. Puno.

We will remember.

— pilo hilbay (@fthilbay) October 29, 2018

 

 

 

 

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Rest in His peace kapitan. I’m in total shock at this news. ????????????????????

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Oct 29, 2018 at 3:58pm PDT

Very very Sad news????????I’m still in shock,,,RIP Rico J.Puno ????#OPMKing #RicoJPuno #corics #OPMmusic

— Jessa Zaragoza (@iamjessaz13) October 29, 2018

— LA, GMA News