⏪ 40 Well-Known Pinoys who died in 2021 (from January to December)

Hello my friend welcome back, what you can read are the famous Filipinos who bid farewell in the year 2021 from January to the month of December ... Come join me to give them recognition and tribute regarding their contribution to the country.

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JANUARY ⭐️

⏪ Emilio ‘Nonoy’ Chuatico Jr. (February 22, 1965 - January 2, 2021)

Known for:  Barangay Ginebra gunner and Ateneo De Manila standout / original Manila Metrostars member

Died: passed away  after a long battle with cancer. aged 55

⏪ Royette Cariño Padilla (October 24, 1963- January 9, 2021)

Known for: Former actor / the brother of Robin Padilla, Rommel Padilla, & BB Gandanghari

Died: died of a heart attack, aged 57

Movie: Mistah 1994 / Buhay kamao 2001 / 

⏪ Alberto "Bert" Ortiz (1959 - January 10, 2021)

Known for:  PBA player and UP Fighting Maroon

Died: due to heart ailment, aged 61

⏪ Antonio "Tony Ferrer"  Laxa (June 12, 1934 – January 23, 2021)

Known for:   the original Agent 007 of the Philippines / Father of Maricel Laxa

Died: Due to heart illness and diabetic complications, aged 86

Movie:  Y'ur Height Only (1981)

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FEBRUARY ⭐️

⏪ Eliseo "Eli" Fernando Soriano (April 4, 1947 – February 10, 2021)

Known for:  Televangelist/ the "Overall Servant" of the Members Church of God International (MCGI)

Died: did not state Soriano's cause of death, aged 73

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MARCH ⭐️

⏪ Laura Hermosa (May 5, 1928 - March 16, 2021)

Known for:  Veteran actress and legendary radio voice talent/ mother of Tessie Tomas

Died: renal failure, aged 92 

(Movie) Nagbabagang Luha (1988) MMK "Apron" (2000) Hapi House! (1987)

⏪ Claire dela Fuente (December 28, 1958 - March 30, 2021) 

Known for:  “Asia’s sweetest voice” and “the Karen Carpenter of the Philippines,”

Died: COVID-19 inflictions and cardiac arrest, aged 62

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APRIL ⭐️

⏪  Mildred Ortega-Templo  (January 15, 1953- April 8, 2021)

Known for: a popular singer-actress during the late 60s to 70s

Died:  after being comatose for 27 days due to stroke complications, aged 68

Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (1975)

⏪ Ka Totoy Talastas (April 18, 1928- April 9, 2021)

Known for:  anchor of the DZEC Radyo Agila program "Liwanagin Natin"

Died:  cardiac arrest , aged 93

⏪ Joselito "Joey" Ocampo (December 10, 1952 - April 12, 2021)

Known for: former PBA and national team player 

Died: Aged 68

⏪ Victor Nobleza Wood (February 1946 - April 23, 2021)

Known for:  "Jukebox King" and "Plaka King"

Died:  died of complications from COVID-19, aged 75

⏪ Genebert Basadre (January 5, 1984- April 25, 2021)

Known for: SEA Games gold medalist boxer

Died: collapsed at his residence and  lapsed into a coma and died, aged 37

⏪ Mike Ochosa (May 18, 1965 - April 26, 2021)

Known for: sports analyst, writer, and entrepreneur

Died: heart attack, aged 55

⏪ Federico "Direk Toto" Natividad Jr. (July 19, 1957 - April 27, 2021)

Known for: Veteran action movie director/ Ang Probinsyano 

Died: due to complications relating to COVID-19, Aged 63

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MAY ⭐️

⏪ Richard "Le Chazz" Yuzon (May 10, 1977- May 1, 2021) 

Known for: stand-up comedian/ former Wowowin host 

Died: health complication due to diabetis, aged 43

⏪ Ricardo "Ricky" Fua Lo (April 21, 1946 – May 4, 2021)

Known for: Entertainment writer and commentator, and TV host of Funfare

Died: brain stroke, aged 75

⏪ Zion Aquino (February 10, 1979- May 20, 2021) 

Known for: cancer survivor and Cornerstone music artist 

Died: Stage 4 cancer, aged 42

⏪ Ester Chavez  (May 1, 1928 - May 31, 2021)

Known for:  Veteran TV/ Movie actress with her trademark role of a passionate mother of the protagonist/ Queen of Filipino radio drama 

Died: due to old age complications, aged 93

Kumander Bawang (1988) Paano kung wala ka na? (1987) Ang Siga at Ang Sosyal (1992)

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JUNE ⭐️

⏪ Arlene Sibala Tolibas (April 22, 1966 - June 3, 2021)

Known for: TV Assistant director / Funny Character actress 

Died: Cardiac Arrest, aged 55

Wanted Perfect Murder (1997)

⏪ Carmelito `Tolites’ Reyes AKA "Shalala"  (January 20, 1960 – June 23, 2021)

Known for: Radio and TV host/ Showbiz blind item gossips

Died:  pulmonary Tubercolosis resulted a cardiac arrest, aged 61

⏪ Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, or Pnoy (February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021) --

Known for: Former president of the Philippines/ son of late Ninoy & Cory Aquino 

Died: renal disease secondary to diabetes, aged 61

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JULY ⭐️

⏪ Hans Mortel (August 12, 1971 - July 14, 2021) --

Known for:  Stand-up Comedian / host of “Face to Face” on TV5

Died: pneumonia in an immunocompromised state, aged 49

⏪ Wally Gonzalez (December 27, 1949 – July 23, 2021) --

Known for:  proponent of Pinoy Rock & Guitarist of Juan Dela Cruz Band

Died: suffered a stroke, tested positive for COVID-19 and had been fighting a blood infection, aged 71

⏪ Marvin "Ate Shawee" Martinez (July 15, 1976 - July 26, 2021)

Known for:  Impersonator of Sharon Cuneta

Died: liver cirrhosis, aged 44

⏪ Luis "Orestes Ojeda" Pagalilaluan  (January 3, 1952 − July 27, 2021)

Known for: Top sexy actor in the 80s / Original ‘Scorpio Nights’ actor

Died: due to pancreatic cancer, aged 68

Si Prinsipe Abante at ang lihim ng Ibong Adarna (1990)

Diary of Cristina Gaston (1982)

City After Dark (1980)

⏪ Manuel "Manoling" Lim Morato (November 17, 1933 – July 30, 2021)

Known for:  politician and television host / chairman of the MTRCB during the time of President Corazon Aquino against overtly sexual themes and scenes

Died: complications from COVID-19, aged 87

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AUGUST ⭐️

⏪  Anselmo "Ansel" Tayco Beluso (June 23, 1960 - August 6, 2021)

Known for:  entertainment writer and showbiz-oriented talk show host of Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot (ABC 5)

Died: liver complications, aged 61

⏪ Cesario "Jun" del Rosario Jr. ( July 30, 1959 - Agosto 17, 2021)

Known for: Veteran Journalist/ Reporter of TV Patrol and Hoy Gising 

Died: Cancer, aged 62

⏪ Noemi "Mahal" Tesorero  (December 29, 1974- August 31, 2021)

Known for: Comedic duo of Mahal & Mura/ having cheerful personality

Died:  gastroenteritis and COVID-19, aged 46

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SEPTEMBER ⭐️

⏪ Renato "Alon" Dela Rosa (September 24, 1959- September 15, 2021) -

Known for:  Singer & composer of OPM hit, "Pusong Bato"

Died: The cause of death was reportedly due to a lack of oxygen stated by his daughter, aged 61

⏪ Corazon Victoria "Dinky" Nerves Juliano-Soliman (January 27, 1953 – September 19, 2021)

Known for:  Former social welfare secretary and longtime social worker

Died: due to complications from renal and heart failure, aged 68

⏪  Janet Bordon (September 16, 1955-September 22, 2021)

Known for: popular lead actress in the late 1970s and ’80s / First Star of 1977

Died: Been batling cancer for 31 years, died at the age of 66

Raul Zaragosa (1981)

⏪ Aquilino "Ely" Cruz Ramirez AKA "Mr. Cariñoso ” (January 17, 1933 - September 23, 2021) --

Known for:  Veteran Radio announcer/ anchor for DZBB

Died: aged 88

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OCTOBER ⭐️

⏪ Nikusheen "DCoY" On A.K.A Wakin Bordado (October 5, 1977  - October 15 2021)

Known for:  independent musician and rapper / Dongalo Wreckords Artist

Died: Heart attack, aged 44

⏪ Maestro Noli "Au Au" Aurillo (March 26, 1959 - October 16, 2021)

Known for:  Pinoy Guitar Icon who was highly revered for his unorthodox style of playing guitar  

Died: due to complications from Covid-19, Aged 62

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NOVEMBER ⭐️

⏪ Martin "Mar Lopez" Cacnio (July 11, 1931  - November 2, 2021)

Known for: Member of D’ Big 3 Sullivans and Tatlong Pinoy / the composer of “Butsikik” and “May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay" /  Radio host of “Pasiklaban sa DWIZ”

Died: cardiac arrest, aged 90 

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⏪ Heber Gonzalez Bartolome (November 4, 1948 – November 15, 2021) -

Known for: folk music legend / the composer of "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy,"  

Died: had been suffering from prostate stones  aged 73

⏪ Direk Bert de Leon (May 28, 1947 – November 21, 2021)

Known for:  Veteran TV director of many famous classic TV shows 

Died: cardio and pulmonary complications, aged 74

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DECEMBER ⭐️

⏪ Arlyn dela Cruz (January 4, 1970 - December 20, 2021)

Known for:  Veteran journalist, Film producer & News Anchor at Radyo Inquirer On-Line

Died: passed away after six years of battling colon cancer, aged 51

Remember her?

January 2002, she was the journalist who once held captive for 98-days in the forrests of Sulu by an armed renegade group with links to the MNLF.

💥Just in case you wanna know them more, click this video link: https://youtu.be/45TVOd9HHOA

⏪40 Kilalang Pinoy na Namaalam Noong 2021  (January to December) 😥🙏🏼