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OPM legend Rico J. Puno passed away this morning, October 30, at the age of 65.

The news was confirmed by his sister-in-law and concert producer Anna Puno in an Instagram post. She did not disclose the cause of his death.

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I am seized with deep emotional shock when I found out that our OPM King - Kuya Rico J. Puno has passed away this morning (manila time). Numbed with grief, I would like to call on all entertainers in the OPM Industry as well as his worldwide fans to stop for a moment and say a prayer to one of the most respected singers in the country. I cannot help but say it was serendipitous that Starmedia prepared a solo 40th Anniversary concert for him and a US tour with the OPM stalwarts and colleagues just recently. Little did I know that this is his Final Bow in the live entertainment world. We will forever miss the TOTAL ENTERTAINER...but his songs will forever cherish in our hearts.

A post shared by Anna Puno (@annapuno) on Oct 29, 2018 at 1:13pm PDT

In 2005, Rico underwent triple heart bypass surgery.

He was supposed to return to the concert stage via "Sana Tatlo ang Puso Ko" with comediennes Giselle Sanchez and Marissa Sanchez on November 23 at The Theater, Solaire Resort and Casino.

Rico started his music career in the '70s. He popularized the iconic songs such "Macho Gwapito," "May Bukas Pa," "Sorry Na Puwede Ba," and "Magkasuyo Buong Gabi."