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Kapuso journalist and film director Cesar Apolinario's death shocked celebrities and fellow TV reporters. Messages of bereavement and remembrance of his legacy in news reporting poured in on social media this December 13.

GMA News reporter Cesar Apolinario passes away

Kapuso celebrities Julie Anne San Jose and Barbie Forteza, as well as Cesar's indie film colleague Thou Reyes expressed their disbelief at the sudden passing.

You will truly be missed and forever remembered @CesarApolinario. Hanggang sa muli.

-- JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE (@MyJaps) December 13, 2019

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Kayo po ang pinakaunang naniwala sa kakayahan ko, Direk @cesarapolinario at patuloy na naniwala. Ibang klase po kayong magalaga, magmahal at sumuporta. Maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat sa itinuro niyo sakin. Mahal na mahal ko po kayo, direk. Hanggang sa muli.

A post shared by Barbie Forteza (@barbaraforteza) on Dec 12, 2019 at 9:59pm PST

A prayer of acceptance and healing for the family of Direk #CesarApolinario. Fortunate enough to be part of his masterpiece years ago. Thank you for the trust and guidance.🙏🏽https://t.co/SPHIyyUQXX

-- Thou Reyes (@thou_ism) December 13, 2019

Cesar's fellow journalists Inday Espina Varona, JP Soriano, Mav Gonzales, Raffy Tima, and Tina Panganiban Perez also shared their condolences and recalled their work memories with him.

Will finally share what's heart-breaking news for many journos. Godspeed @CesarApolinario a senior journo loved for his generous spirit and professionalism up and down and across media heirarchies. https://t.co/Y0o1oYikkj

-- inday espina varona (@indayevarona) December 13, 2019

Thank you #CesarApolinario for being a mentor, a Kuya and a friend to many of us, I will remember and cherish you forever. ❤️🙏 Sharing some old photos. ( One during a carpool convoy, the other during FP Cory Aquino burial coverage) pic.twitter.com/BT57vY7Xuj

-- JP Soriano (@jpsoriano) December 13, 2019

He was more than a colleague, he was a friend. There are no words. Godspeed and rest in peace @CesarApolinario. pic.twitter.com/10LNaTLYus

-- Raffy Tima (@raffytima) December 13, 2019

Di ba sabi mo magpapagaling ka? Sino na magiging kaasaran ko?
You lived a good life, @CesarApolinario. Now, rest in peace.
Death isn't always a sad thing. We are comforted by knowing you are now with God. Paalam, Jologs.
Mahigpit na yakap naman para sa mga inulila mo. pic.twitter.com/Ps8uoxZEOG

-- Tina PanganibanPerez (@tinapperez) December 13, 2019

Celebrity news reporters Mell Navarro and Noel Ferrer also posted their wishes of eternal peace for Cesar.

Netizens also mourned the Kapuso reporter's passing.

Broadcast journalist Cesar Apolinario died on Dec. 13 after succumbing to lymphoma. He was 46. https://t.co/fC03S4Vkg6

-- The Varsitarian (@varsitarianust) December 13, 2019

i love watching hia documentaries on I-WITNESS and their laugh-duo with Susan Enriquez. i will surely miss his laughter on i-Juander 😢😢😢#cesarapolinario

-- Einna Zetineb (@annieazzkicker) December 13, 2019

Rest in Peace Cesar Apolinario, one of the most respected and veteran journalist in the Philippines 😞#cesarapolinario

-- Dianeee (@imdnrbs) December 13, 2019

condolence. #cesarapolinario was a great director and hard working journalist. he's the type who will push to get the full details of a story.

-- jose rafael atencio (@jca118) December 13, 2019

Rest in Peace to one of my favorite Storyteller. Salamat sa mga makabuluhan at masasaya mong kuwentuhan. #cesarapolinario pic.twitter.com/U6sv6bY6r1

-- ☼ Bong Montalbo ⁂ (@iMbongM) December 13, 2019

Rest in peace, Cesar.

GMA Network statement on the passing of Cesar Apolinario, Jr.