Earlier today, OPM legend Rico J. Puno has sadly passed away at the age of 65 due to his heart condition. This was confirmed by concert producer Anna Puno who said, “Numbed with grief, I would like to call on all entertainers in the OPM Industry as well as his worldwide fans to stop for a moment and say a prayer to one of the most respected singers in the country.”
He is known for classics such as “Sorry na Pwede Ba,” “Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko,” and “Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko.”
An indispensible figure in Philippine music, local stars and musicians, including Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, and Lea Salonga mourn the loss of the singer through their social media accounts.
Very very Sad news😔💔I’m still in shock,,,RIP Rico J.Puno 😢#OPMKing #RicoJPuno #corics #OPMmusic
— Jessa Zaragoza (@iamjessaz13) October 29, 2018
R.I.P. Rico Puno. 🙏Shocked to hear about your sudden passing. We will always remember your beautiful songs and your unique way of interpreting them.
— zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) October 29, 2018
Maraming salamat Rico J. Puno sa mga awiting binigay mo sa amin na naging parte na aming buhay. RIP @Ricojpuno #ricojpuno
— Lani Misalucha (@LaniMisalucha) October 30, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiYhcwH-QG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Rest In Peace, Rico J. Puno. Your distinctive voice that lent itself to so much of the music of my childhood will not be forgotten.
To Tito Rico’s family, my deepest condolences.
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) October 29, 2018
[Inquirer.net and ABS-CBN News]RIP Rico J Puno 🙏🏽 you made us laugh so much and you really did inspire us young ones whenever you’d get on that stage and sing your heart out #respect
— MICA JAVIER (@DaRealMICA) October 29, 2018
Photo courtesy of Anna Puno’s Instagram account
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