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'Iskul Bukol' star Mely "Miss Tapia" Tagasa passes away at 82

By Al Kendrick Noguera

Published March 24, 2018 10:47 AM PHT

Updated March 24, 2018 10:57 AM PHT

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Mely Tagasa's daughter, Gina Tagasa, announced the sad news on Instagram earlier today, March 24.

Veteran actress Mely Tagasa passed away earlier today, March 24, at the age of 82.

Her daughter Gina Tagasa announced the sad news on Instagram.

She wrote, "At 12:26 am today (March 24,2018) our beloved Miss Tapia has joined our Creator. The gates of Heaven open for her. We love you very much, Mommy!"

At 12:26 am today (March 24,2018) our beloved Miss Tapia has joined our Creator. The gates of Heaven open for her. We love you very much, Mommy!

A post shared by gina tagasa (@ginatagasa) on Mar 23, 2018 at 11:58am PDT

Gina also shared her farewell message to her mom who was a popular character in the '70s sitcom Iskul Bukol as Miss Tapia.

Goodbye, Mommy dearest...You can now rest in Peace. We love you very much. #AnakNiTapia

A post shared by gina tagasa (@ginatagasa) on Mar 23, 2018 at 4:28pm PDT

Gina wrote, "Goodbye, Mommy dearest...You can now rest in Peace. We love you very much. #AnakNiTapia."

Last March 10, Mely's daughter Lani Montreal confirmed that the actress was in coma after suffering from a massive stroke.