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Rudy Fernandez is dead. Yes, that is true. This came to me as a shocking news - Rudy Fernandez died today at age 55! Rudy Fernandez is one Filipino actor I practically grew up with as a kid who loved watching action movies. He died after suffering from seizure yesterday that was most likely the effect of his chemotherapy. He suffered from cancer prior to his death and a series of chemotherapy treatment was in order considering his condition.
According to ABS-CBN News, Rudy Fernandez died @ 6:15 Saturday morning at his home in Joeylane Street in White Plains in Quezon City due to a lingering illness.
After years of suffering from peri-ampullary cancer, Rudy succumbed to death in the presence of his wife, actress Lorna Tolentino, and sons Renz Marion and Raphael Fernandez. He also has a son, Mark Anthony, also an actor, with former partner, actress Alma Moreno.
Filipino actor Rudy Fernandez with wife, Lorna Tolentino
Minutes after the official announcement of his death, people from all sides of showbiz sent the sad news to one another via text or phone calls.
Two days before his demise, Lorna issued a statement that she was ready to accept his husband’s sad fate. “I am entrusting his life to the Lord,” said the actress in her message.
Yet, she hoped that Rudy would still miraculously recover.
During these last few months, Rudy and Lorna were shuttling between the US and the country for medical treatment of the actor’s cancer.
They were recently advised by the patient’s doctors in the US to stay in a Philippine hospital for treatment.
Fernandez was confined at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan for almost a month.
Before he was taken home, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, one of Rudy’s bosom friends, said during an interview that Rudy tried to fight his illness but couldn’t hide the real state of his health. He said Rudy’s tummy was already bloated and his eyes and skin were yellowish, all symptoms of the deadly cancer.
The last time Estrada paid Rudy a visit in the hospital, the patient was agonizing. “Hirap na hirap na ako. (I can’t bear this anymore),” Fernandez was heard complaining.
Meanwhile, Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, another one of Rudy’s close pals, and colleagues in the film community, called on the public to say prayers for Fernandez..
Rudy’s final wish was to be laid to rest at the Heritage Park along C-5 in Taguig City.
Revilla told radio station dzMM Saturday that Fernandez’s remains were immediately brought to the Heritage Park in Taguig City for the wake.
He said the public can pay their respects at the park.
Fernandez became famous for his action films such as “Baby Ama,” and “Markang Bungo.”
Fernandez has won best actor awards for his film, “Batuigas…Pasukuin si Waway,” and “Victor Corpuz“.
Our condolences to the bereaved family of Daboy.
To learn more about the cause of Rudy Fernandez’ death, click here -> Peri-Ampullary Cancer
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June 7th, 2008 at 4:38 am
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June 7th, 2008 at 8:11 am
hmm, that’s so sad
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June 7th, 2008 at 11:12 am
so sad..Idol ko yan sa bakbakan nung elementary days ko at naiinis ako dahil lagi siyang namamatay kahit siya ang bida ngayun bye2x na talaga at totohanan na di na acting. May he rest in peace..wawa din naman sa hirap ng sakit ng yun..
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June 7th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Kuya! I didn’t know he died already until I read your blog. It’s so sad. I was just reading an article on him a couple of days back.
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:00 am
yeah, he was such a big loss to the movie industry.
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Joy,
Fren, naku me too. The death of Rudy Fernandez was so sudden. We were really shocked knowing he died.
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:10 am
jen,
yup, my wife even cried upon hearing that rudy fernandez is dead. very emotional kasi ang wife ko and rudy fernandez is one of her favorite action stars in the Philippines.
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:12 am
I also cried a bit.
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November 28th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
ilove you ms lorna tolentino and rudy fernandez”"”"”idol kopo talaga kayo”"”"”
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