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Known fortune teller Madam Auring or Aurea Erfelo, has passed away. She was 80.

On October 30, her grandson, SImon Pecson, confirmed her passing in a Facebook post and with GMA News Online.

Simon wrote in the said post, "#RestInPeace my Lola. Few days ago binisita kita magkausap lang tayo, dinalhan kita ng mga pasalubong at mga pangangailangan mo lubos ka nagalak."

"Grabe ang pinag daanan mo during your senior years pero you still worked hard for your family (us) I feel sad and happy.

"Sad kasi I will never see you again, mga wisdom words mo, korni [sic] jokes, happy bondings, and pagkurot sa aking pisngi hanggang mamula.

"Happy ako kasi you have done everything you could to make us feel loved the way you know how, your struggles are over. You fought your battles silently. Magkikita na kayo ni Mama sa kabilang buhay.

"You shall always be in our hearts. Love you."

Madam Auring celebrated her 80th birthday last March 11 when she was confined in a hospital.

Her other grandson, Mike Gibran, shared a photo taken on that day.

He wrote, "Today is your special day. Kaso nasa hospital ka instead of enjoying your birthday. Happy Birthday lola."

Madam Auring rose to fame when she correctly predicted that Spanish beauty queen Amparo Muñoz would win the 1974 Miss Universe title.

Then the following year, Muhammad Ali, who was in Philippines for the 'Thrilla in Manila' boxing match, sought her advice. Madam Auring correctly predicted his win over Joe Frazier.

Since then, celebrities and politicians would seek her advice.

Rest in peace, Madam Auring.