Veteran award-winning actress Ms. Cherie Gil passed away, Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022. She was 59.
The news was first confirmed by talent manager Anabelle Rama in a tweet.
CHERIE GIL JUST PASSED AWAY AT 5PM TODAY PLEASE PRAY FOR HER 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/leXgQGojVX
— Annabelle Rama (@annabellerama2) August 5, 2022
Gil was known for her remarkable role as Lavina Arguelles in the 80's film Bituing Walang Ningning alongside the megastar Sharon Cuneta.
Until now her iconic line "You're nothing but a second rate trying hard copycat" continues to be relevant in the Philippine movie industry.
Her nephew, actor Sid Lucero also confirmed the news via an Instagram post.
Meanwhile, her family has yet to give official statement on the details of her death.
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