Comedian Bentong dies at 55
Published On: February 09, 2019, 01:52 PM
Updated On: February 09, 2019, 02:24 PM
Comedian Domingo Vusotros Brotamante Jr., more popularly known as Bentong, passed away earlier today, February 9, due to cardiac arrest.
Bentong's son-in-law Arvin Vincent Anierdes confirmed the news via a Facebook post.
"Rest in Peace Papa Bentong hindi ko akalain na heto na ang ating huling pagsasama naten alam ko kasama mo na ang Panginoon ngayon kaya panatag narin ang loob ko," Arvin wrote.
"Maraming maraming salamat Papa sa pag aaruga sa Pamilya naten.
"Maraming salamat din dahil napakarami mo napasayang tao. Mahal na mahal ka namin Pa."
Bentong celebrated his 55th birthday last January 12.
He rose to fame when he became the sidekick of TV personality Willie Revillame.