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Heaven has gained another angel.

One All Saints Day the family of Gil Aducal Morales, more popularly known as Ate Gay, confirmed his death at the age of 55.

In a statement posted on his Facebook, the family announced, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 of our 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, lovingly known to many as 𝗔𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘆, on 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

“After bravely fighting for his life, while surrounded by his family, our beloved Ate Gay has peacefully passed away.”

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Global fashion icon, entrepreneur, and host Heart Evangelista was heartbroken over the confirmation of Ate Gay's death.

In an Instagram Story, she wrote, “Rest na angel”

In an interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, Ate Gay revealed that Heart was among the celebrities helping him financially on his fight against cancer. He told Boy Abunda, "Napaka buti ni Heart. Monthly niya po 'ko binibiyayaan."

Businessman and noontime show host Allan K reacted to Ate Gay's death by sharing on Instagram the Morales family announcement of his painful loss.

Comedian Wacky Kiray remembered how generous Ate Gay was in sharing advice to talents. He wrote on Facebook, “Napaka-generous ni Ate Gay, lalo na sa pagbabahagi ng mga payo sa aming mga baguhan. Hindi lang siya basta mahusay na performer; punong puno din sya ng energy, passion, at pagmamahal sa larangan ng pagpapatawa.”

Source: allan_klownz(IG) & iamhearte(IG)

Meanwhile, netizens took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences and pay tribute to the late comedian, whose witty punchlines and jokes made Philippine show business more colorful.

On X, Ate Gay's name was among the top trending topics in the Philippines.

Source: (X) and GMA Network (FB)

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