Andi Eigenmann confirms her mom Jaclyn Jose died of a heart attack
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Hours after the news of veteran actress Jaclyn Jose's passing, her daughter, Andi Eigenmann, officially gave a statement in a press conference on the afternoon of March 4. She was also joined by her brother Gabby Eigenmann.
Contrary to initial reports, Andi revealed that her mother passed away on the morning of March 2 (Saturday) after suffering from myocardial infarction commonly known as a heart attack.
She said, “It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely passing of my nanay, Mary Jane Guck, better known as Jaclyn Jose, at the age of 60 (sic) on the morning of March 2nd, 2024 due to a myocardial infarction or a heart attack.”
The actress also extended her gratitude to everyone who showed love to their family.
“We'd like to thank everyone who has since extended prayers and condolences to us as our family is trying to come to terms with this unfortunate incident,” she said.
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Andi requested everyone to provide them the respect and privacy to grieve. She also hoped that her statement would “put all speculations to rest.”
Before closing her statement, she also honored her mother with a heartfelt message.
“... Her undeniable legacy will definitely forever live on through her work, through her children, grandchildren, and the many lives she's touched… her life herself was her greatest obra maestra.”
News of Jaclyn's passing first surfaced on the evening of March 3, which was later confirmed by PPL Entertainment Inc., in a statement posted on Instagram.
Jaclyn Jose was a multi-awarded Filipina actress known for her roles in The Flor Contemplacion Story, Service, Ma' Rosa, among others. In 2016, she was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to receive the Best Actress award from the Cannes Film Festival.
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