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Marlo Mortel's mother, Merlie Pamintuan, passed away on Friday, August 24, after battling breast cancer since she was diagnosed in 2014.

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The singer/actor shared the sad news on his Instagram through a heartbreaking letter.

Mommy. I can't believe this is happening. I'm in so much pain. I don't want to, but I have to let you go. All you ever did was love me and take care of me. I'm sorry for all my shortcomings but thank you for fighting, until your last breath you waited for me. You were almost gone the other night but when I kept on talking to you, you responded and was able to stay with us for 2 more days. We were able to say our goodbyes. But this isn't goodbye, I know you're watching over us now. Kahit mahirap, kakayanin namin to ni daddy. Sobrang hirap ng pinagdaanan mo and you may rest now. My love for you is never ending. Si Jesus na ang bahala sayo at sa amin ni daddy. MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA.

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Marlo Mortel (@marlomortelmusic) noong Aug 23, 2018 nang 7:59pm PDT

He wrote, "Mommy. I can't believe this is happening. I'm in so much pain. I don't want to, but I have to let you go. All you ever did was love me and take care of me. I'm sorry for all my shortcomings but thank you for fighting, until your last breath you waited for me. You were almost gone the other night but when I kept on talking to you, you responded and was able to stay with us for 2 more days. We were able to say our goodbyes. But this isn't goodbye, I know you're watching over us now. Kahit mahirap, kakayanin namin to ni daddy. Sobrang hirap ng pinagdaanan mo and you may rest now. My love for you is never ending. Si Jesus na ang bahala sa 'yo at sa amin ni daddy. MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA."

In previous interviews, Marlo admitted that his earnings in showbiz are spent for his mother's medical needs. He even staged a benefit concert last October 2017 titled 'Songs for Mama' to raise funds.