ABS-CBN showbiz reporter Mario Dumaual, pumanaw na
Sumakabilang buhay na ang ABS-CBN showbiz reporter at OG Star Patroller na si Mario Dumaual ngayong umaga dahil sa septic shock sa edad na 64.
Ayon sa pamilya Dumaual, hindi na kinaya pa ng sistema ni Mario ang fungal infection na dumale sa kanya habang nagre-recover sa atake sa puso.
Narito ang kabuuan ng pahayag ng pamilya Dumaual:
“We are devastated to announce the passing of Mario Dumaual — Papa to his wife Cherie and children Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William and Thessa; Wowo to his grandchildren Sky, Alonzoe and Tali; and Yayo to his siblings.
“Mario, who would have turned 64 on July 31, died at 8:01 a.m., Wednesday, July 5 due to septic shock.
“He had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack.
“He was confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center.
“Papa was strong, he kept fighting on, overcoming the heart attack then a cardiac arrest.
“He would always say he wanted to go home because he missed us, his family. But the infection overwhelmed his body’s ability to recover.
“What comforts us is he knew that we were always with him, waiting for him, and that home was wherever he felt our love. We also made it a point to let him know how loved he was by his friends in the industry and even kind strangers who have been offering prayers and help for his recovery.
“Papa was our rock, we depended much on him. But he also nurtured us to become strong and able and to be the best version of ourselves. Beyond us, his family, we’d like to think he also left a legacy in entertainment journalism. He made us proud as Mario Dumaual, the reporter, but ultimately more so as a devoted husband, father and granddad.
“Our family will share details of Papa’s wake in the coming days.”
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