Julio Diaz admitted in local hospital; sister pleads for financial help online

The local entertainment industry was shocked over the news that veteran actor Julio Diaz was rushed to the hospital last Friday (April 8) after passing out due to severe headache.

Julio Diaz who starred in more than 50 films is known for his role in movies like The Flor Contemplacion Story, Sakay, Serbis, and Kinatay.

According to the post of Julio’s sister, Ana Marie Datuin, in gofundme.com, her brother needs immediate surgery based on the results of his CAT scan.

“A CAT Scan showed the swelling of a vein that needs surgery within the next 24-48 hours. If the surgery is not performed, an aneurism is imminent which may lead to fatal damages.”

Ana Marie stressed that Julio has a slim chance of survival and she is appealing to the public to help her raise money for his brother’s expensive surgery.

“Julio has a very small window of opportunity to get the surgery done to save his life. This surgery however needs a huge amount of money that Julio does not have right now. This is the reason why, I am stepping in on his behalf appealing to anyone who is being led by the Lord to give any amount they can to raise the money needed to get the surgery performed within the next few hours.”

She went on to describe Marnie Regaliza (Julio’s real name) as a simple person who lives in a very modest home in Bulacan.

“In his semi-retirement from the movie industry, Julio lives a simple lifestyle in a  modest home he owns in the province of Bulacan. His only companion is his half sister Shirley, whom he helps out in raising her son… If not involved in filming an indie project, his main and only source of livelihood these days is from rental of part of his house.”

A new post on gofundme.com today (April 10) discussed Julio’s current condition.

In the said post, the veteran actor was already admitted in St. Lukes Hospital Global City and is about to undergo an angiogram procedure. 

“Here's some good news. Julio has been admitted at St. Luke's hospital in Global City. According to Dr. Cuanang the plan is to perform by 1 p.m. Manila time (1pm EST), an angiogram and possible clamping. If this procedure does not work, then they will proceed with the surgery. We ask for your prayers that the 1st procedure will be successful. Thank you all.”