There seems to be a seemingly endless spate of mourning in showbiz.
Deaths of late came in succession, claiming the lives of the industry’s greatest and mightiest.
The deaths of movie queen Gloria Romero shocked the entire nation. Her death became the end of an era as she reigned when showbiz was at its glorious.
Asia’s Queen of Song Pilita Corales surprised a lot of fans when death crept in silently. Pilita was a singer to reckon with, amassing recognition here and abroad.
Before her, Carla Abellana’s grandmother, Delia Razon passed away last month. Carla even paid a tribute to her two days before her death via a post on Instagram.
Hajji Alejandro, known for his hits Nakapagtataka and Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, succumbed to colon cancer. Dubbed as Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala, Hajji left behind three children – Barney, Ali and Rachel.
But the biggest surprise was the death of Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Nora Aunor.
Her death was the real end of an era. She started as a Tawag ng Tanghalan champion and embarked on an illustrious acting career.
Known far and wide as Ate Guy, Nora, in partnership with Tirso Cruz III, became the most popular actress of her generation. She proved to all and sundry that despite her height and color, she can be a successful celebrity, the most successful one.
Nora broke the showbiz norm and defied traditions, making her truly phenomenal.
At her wake at Heritage Park in Taguig, the biggest celebrities paid their last respect – president Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos, Sharon Cuneta, former president Erap Estrada, Coco Martin, Snooky, Janine Gutierrez, Jericho Rosales, Charo Santos-Concio, Cocoy Laurel, Rosanna Roces, Ai Ai delas Alas, Bembol Rocco, and many more.
The Superstar was given state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
