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Celebrity Life

IN PHOTOS: Amalia Fuentes, Chokoleit, Miko Palanca, and other celebrities who died in 2019

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Amalia Fuentes

Dubbed as the Elizabeth Taylor of the Philippines, veteran actress Amalia Fuentes died on October 5 due to cardiac arrest and multiple organ failures.

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Tony Mabesa

Philippine theater legend and actor Tony Mabesa passed away on October 4. He was 84.

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Chokoleit

Comedian Chokoleit died on March 9 after a performance in Bangued, Abra.

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Pepe Smith

The King of Pinoy Rock and Roll Pepe Smith died after suffering cardiac arrest on January 28.

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Armida Siguion-Reyna

Singer, actress, and TV host Armida Siguion-Reyna succumbed to cancer last February 11. She was 88.

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Bentong

Comedian Bentong, known as Domingo Brotamante Jr. in real life, died on February 9 after suffering cardiac arrest.

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Gary Lising

Comedian Gary Lising was found dead in his condominium unit by his only son, Bugsy, on June 1.

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Mona Lisa

Film actress Mona Lisa died in her sleep on August 25 at her home in Manila. She was 97.

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Gina Lopez

Ex-DENR chief Gina Lopez died on August 19. She was earlier diagnosed with brain cancer and died of multiple organ failure.

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Carlos Celdran

Carlos Celdran passed away on October 8 in Madrid, Spain. His wife said he died of cardiac arrest.

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Eddie Baddeo

Fashion designer Eddie Baddeo died on August 16 after battling cancer. She was 57.

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Eddie Garcia

Veteran actor Eddie Garcia passed away on June 20, 2019.

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Miko Palanca

Actor Miko Palanca passed away on December 9. He was 41.

Actor Miko Palanca passes away at 41

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Cesar Apolinario

Award-winning journalist Cesar Apolinario succumbed to lymphatic cancer on December 13. He was 46.