Kara David mourns the passing of 'i-Witness' docu subject Luz Clarito Balagtas

Kara David is mourning the passing of Luz Clarito Balagtas, the subject featured in her I-Witness documentary “Kapit-Hininga.” He was 27 years old.

On Facebook, the Kapuso journalist announced the sad news, saying he died of tuberculosis on May 29.

“Malungkot na balita. Pumanaw na ang ating kaibigang si Luz Clarito Balagtas," David began her caption.

"Sa mga nakapanood ng aming dokyu na ‘Kapit-Hininga’, si Luz ang lalaking may sakit na tuberculosis — na sa kasamaang-palad hindi nakakuha ng sapat na gamot para sa kanyang sakit,” she added..

In her post, David reflected on the impact the documentary had on her, saying "Isa ito sa mga dokyu na nakaramdam ako ng magkahalong galit, lungkot at panghihinayang. Paalam Luz, salamat sa mga alaala,” David said.

Along with her tribute, David shared a video featuring scenes from the documentary and clips from her visit to Balagtas’ wake.

Balagtas’ tuberculosis diagnosis was confirmed in August 2025.

The full episode of “Kapit-Hininga” is available on YouTube.

— Carby Basina/LA, GMA News