Dolphy Died at 83
Comedy King Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life) passed away
last Tuesday, July 10 at 8:34 p.m. at Makati Medical Center where he
was confined due to due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
In his autobiography "Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Ng Mag-Isa," Dolphy said he has always been ready to face his Maker.
"The inevitable will come. Kung dumating na ang oras mo, hindi ka na
kokontra, wala ka nang magagawa. It's your time. Sabi nga nila, alam mo,
'pag malapit na. You feel it,"
he was quoted saying.
The King of Comedy also revealed that he already bought his own coffin.
"Matagal na itong chismis; I will confirm it. Mayro'n na nga akong
kabaong bronze. No'n ko pa kinuha. Isa din ako sa kauna-unahang bumili
ng family estate plan sa Loyola Memorial Park sa Marikina,"
he said.
ABS-CBN statement on the death of Dolphy:
"ABS-CBN mourns the passing of Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr., known to all as “Dolphy”, the one and only King of Filipino Comedy.
Remembered as John Puruntong, Kevin Cosme and Pidol among many other
names, he remains the symbol of every Juan de la Cruz who loves his
children and can make light of life’s trials.
From being a peanut and “butong pakwan” vendor in a movie house to
becoming one of the country’s biggest stars, many knew that Dolphy
stayed humble and approachable. That is why his life, not just his
roles, has been an inspiration to millions.
Dolphy’s first starring TV role was in Buhay Artista produced by ABS-CBN
in the 1960s. He became a close and true friend of ABS-CBN’s Chairman
Emeritus Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr. He would later on become a Kapamilya
for more than 40 years.
Today, everyone at ABS-CBN joins his family and the whole nation in
remembering his great life and career. Most of his works were huge box
office successes, many were award-winning and all are now immortal in
the hearts of Filipinos.
We will miss “Tito Dolphy”, an idol, a friend, and already a legend even while he lived."
–Bong Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications
TV5 statement on the death of Dolphy:
"The Management and Staff of TV5 join the whole nation in mourning
the passing of our most cherished colleague and one of showbiz’ most
revered icons, Dolphy.
For us in TV5, Mang Dolphy forever lives as the symbol of the indomitable joyful spirit of the Filipino.
May the legacy of his laughter sustain us through our trials and triumphs as a people."
