Thursday, March 5, 2009

Philippines' Music icon Francis Magalona passes away, age 44

The Philippine entertainment industry are now mourning for the death of a music icon. Francis Magalona, who is also an actor and a host has passed away at the Medical City hospital, Friday March 6. He is 44.

It was confirmed by his "Eat Bulaga" co-host Vic Sotto as he announced the sad news and asked for a minute of prayer. All the host in the said broke into tears.
"“We will surely miss him, pati na ang buong industriya. We request everyone to pause for a moment of prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of Francis. Our condolences to the family. Kiko, we love you."
April of 2008, The master rapper announced that he was diagnosed with leukemia and he asked the public for blood donations for his treatment. Francis also blogged it out his chemo cycle update via his Multiply page to keep his fans and supporters updated.

Condolence and Prayers to the Magalona Family.



Click HERE for the video clip of his last performance with Ely Buendia.

Again, Condolence and Prayers to the Magalona Family.

[video courtesy of GMANews / photo: Francis' Multiply ]

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