Makati Medical Center statement on Dolphy's death
Posted at 07/10/2012 10:08 PM | Updated as of 07/11/2012 12:17 AM
(Official statement of the Makati Medical Center on Dolphy's death)
We would like to inform the public that Mr. Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon, passed away today, at 2034H (8:34PM) due to Multiple Organ Failure, secondary to complications brought about by Severe Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Acute Renal Failure.
We join the entire Filipino Community in praying for the soul of Mr. Quizon and his dearly beloved family and friends.
To the Quizon Family, we extend our deepest condolences.
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| Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr |
Dolphy, Comedian Adored by Many Filipinos, Dies
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM ET
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines' "King of Comedy," the performer fondly called Dolphy by generations of Filipinos, has died.
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. was 83. He died late Monday at Makati Medical Center of multiple organ failure and complications from pneumonia, according to an email from the hospital where he had been treated. He also suffered from kidney failure.
Philippine government officials, fellow movie and TV celebrities and common folk heaped praise on Quizon, who shot to fame for portraying gay roles and odd characters.
One of the late actor's sons, Eric Quizon, read a family statement before a huddle of TV cameras and journalists, thanking millions of Filipinos for supporting his father and asking for prayers.
"Heaven is a happier place with him there," said Quizon, who is also an actor.
Comedy King Dolphy passes away
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 10, 2012 09:17 PM
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 10, 2012 09:17 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Comedy king Dolphy Quizon passed away Tuesday night after several weeks of being confined at the Makati Medical Center (MMC) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83.
Dolphy, Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life, was rushed to the hospital last June 16, 2012 after complaining of shortness of breath.
Zsa Zsa Padilla, the comedy king's wife, confirmed the news over ABS-CBN News, ending the confusion over the comedian's death in social media.
The Makati Medical Center said in an official statement that Dolphy passed away at 8:34 p.m.
"We would like to inform you that Mr. Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon passed away at 20:34 due to multiple organ failure secondary to complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute renal failure," the hospital said in a statement released before 10 p.m.
Ruel Quizon, a grandson of the comedy king, said that as of 10:21 p.m. the body of his grandfather was still at the hospital.
He said in a radio interview that even when Dolphy was confined at the intensive care unit of the MMC, the comedy king was able to crack some jokes.
"Lumakas pa siya ulit. Natuwa kami noon... Nadilat pa niya ang mga mata niya, pag tinanong mo siya nag-rerespond siya. Nakikipaglokohan pa rin," he said.
Former President Joseph Estrada, a former action movie star and friend of Dolphy, described the comey king as "very kind and helpful to others."
Another friend, vetaran actress Boots Anson-Roa, said "it's good to know that he is resting in peace, siguro tapos na ang paghihirap niya."
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King of Comedy Dolphy is well loved by many Filipinos. He
entertained the Filipino nation with his humor and classic jokes. Dolphy movies
were patronized by the nation because he shared many moments of great laughter
with the Filipinos. He made life bearable for the masses with his antics. He
simply mirrors the history of Philippine Entertainment.
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