Today, July 10, marks the 11th death anniversary of Rodolfo Vera Quizon, more popularly known as Dolphy, the country's 'King of Comedy.' He died in 2012 at the age of 83 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. READ:
Dolphy’s career in entertainment as a comedian—on stage, radio, television, and movies—lasted more than six decades. He is survived by Padilla and his 18 children.
President Benigno Aquino led the nation in paying tribute to Dolphy, calling him the embodiment of the “humble, honest, and helpful” Filipino, who made life easier for his friends and followers in the face of daunting challenges.“Through his art, he widened our outlook, he gave us the power to find and cherish happiness in our daily lives.
His passing was announced by ABS-CBN television, which aired his hit sitcom “Home Along Da Riles” in the 1990s about a poor widower struggling to raise his children in the slums.With reports from Bayani San Diego, PDI; and Agence France-PresseSubscribe to our daily newsletter
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