Freddie Aguilar passes away at 72

Freddie Aguilar has passed away at the age of 72.

His death was confirmed to GMA News Online by Atty. George Briones, the general counsel of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), on Tuesday. Aguilar formerly served as the national executive vice president of PFP.

Aguilar's wife Jovie earlier shared updates online while the Philippine Heart Center, thanking those who checked on her amid Freddie’s condition.

“Nakakatouch yung mga kinukumusta rin ako sa gitna ng kalagayan ni Freddie. Hindi ko kayo maisa-isa replayan pero wag kayo mag alala ok lang ako, always finding courage in the face of fear,” Jovie wrote in a Facebook post.

"Ang priority natin ngayon ay ang kalagayan ni Freddie, pasensya na kayo na wala akong mabigay na detailed info sa inyo kasi pang-pamilya at malalapit na kaibigan lang muna ito."

The Filipino singer and songwriter is survived by Jovie, and his four children from his previous marriage: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella and Jeriko.

Regarded as one of the pillars and icons of OPM, Aguilar is best known for his hit song “Anak” which became an international hit and was translated into 51 languages.

More of his hit songs include “Bulag, Pipi At Bingi,” and “Magdalena,” among many others. —Jade Veronique Yap/JCB, GMA Integrated News