Janno, nakiusap: Respect our privacy in our grieving moment
Nagluluksa ang buong showbiz ngayon dahil sa pagpanaw ng veteran actor na si Ronaldo Valdez.
Yumao ang aktor noong Linggo, Dec. 17. He was 76. Ang kanyang pagpanaw ay kinumpirma ng anak niyang si Janno Gibbs.
Sa Instagram post ng singer-comedian, sinabi niya na, “It is with great sorrow that I confirm my father’s passing. The family would like to request that you respect our privacy in our grieving moment. Your prayers and condolences are much appreciated.”
Naulila ni Ronaldo ang asawang si Marife at dalawang anak na sina Janno at Melissa Gibbs.
Tumagal nang mahigit limang dekada ang career ni Ronaldo na nagsimula noong dekada ‘60.
Nakagawa siya ng napakaraming pelikula sa industriya at huling napanood sa teleseryeng 2 Good to be True last year na pinagbidahan nina Daniel Padilla at Kathryn Bernardo.
Labis na ikinagulat ng buong showbiz ang pagpanaw ng batikang aktor kaya naman dumagsa rin ang pagdadalamhati ng kanyang mga kapwa-artista sa kani-kanilang social media accounts.
Isa sa mga unang nagbigay ng tribute for Ronaldo si Kathryn na nakasama niya sa 2 Good to be True.
Nag-post si Kathryn ng mga larawan ng magagandang alaala nila ng aktor habang ginagawa ang nasabing serye at hindi maikakailang naging malapit sila sa isa’t isa.
Lubhang naging madamdamin din ang tribute ni Dimples Romana sa kanyang Instagram.
Aniya ay dalawang araw lang niyang nakasama si Ronaldo sa taping ng Maalaala Mo Kaya, pero sobrang tumatak ito sa kanyang puso.
“May mga taong sadyang makakapagpabago ng pagtingin mo sa buhay. Tatatak sila sayo hanggang sa huli at kailanman ay hindi mo sila malilimot. Ikaw yun sa akin. At sa napakarami pa naming nagmamahal sayo Lo.
“2009 was a rough year for me both as a person and as an actress. It was a time when I felt lost and broken. Spent and exhausted.
“Dalawang araw lang ng taping namin ng MMK episode na ito directed by @henrykingq with Nay @rodacd1 and already, my faith in life, love and my craft was renewed. You were always full of joy, of life and gratitude 🤍 your smile lit up the set. Your warmth melted everyone’s hearts. You have that gift. And I will always be grateful po for all the learnings, the laughter and the lessons that came with lots of smiles and realizations. And super tight hugs.
“My heart is broken but will never be disheartened. For you Lolo taught me to brave the huge waves of life with a spirit of a warrior whose armor is not made of steel but is made of love. The kind that endures all and conquers even the darkest of days.
“Salute to one of the greatest actors of all time for me. A man who knew how to value not only his work but more importantly every single other person on and off set. Mahal ka namin Lo. Mahal na mahal. Pahinga na po 🤍
“Patuloy ka naming mamahalin at titingalain,” ang kabuuan ng mensahe ni Dimples patungkol kay Ronaldo.
Nagbigay din ng napakagandang tribute si Gary Valenciano na bagama’t hindi niya nakasama ay lagi niyang napapanood.
“You were one person who I loved to watch. Your authenticity never failed to move me. Thank you sir Ronaldo Valdez. I never had a chance to work much with you but in those few moments I spent talking with you, it made me feel blessed to know that I got to meet someone like you. Rest in His peace sir🙏🏼I know His embrace will always keep you smiling🙏🏼” pahayag ni Mr. Pure Energy.
Nag-post din ng pakikidalamhati ang Star for All Seasons na naging leading lady noon ni Ronaldo.
“Our condolences and prayers.🙏You will be missed. Rest In Peace, my friend!” ang mensahe ni ate Vi.
Sa kasalukuyan ay hinihintay pa ng lahat ang announcement ng pamilya sa detalye ng wake at interment ni Ronaldo although ang balita ay plano itong ipa-cremate.
