Comedy King Dolphy Dies at 83

Comedy King Dolphy died early tonight, July 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM at the Makati Medical Center. Rodolfo Vera Quizon in real life, Dolphy is an institution in Philippine showbiz and an inspiration to Filipinos.

In a report by ABS-CBN news, it was Dolphy's partner, Zsa Zsa Padilla who confirmed that Dolphy had passed away. Dolphy died due to multiple organ failure, secondary to complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute renal failure.

Rodolfo Vera Quizon (1928-2012)

Celebrities showed their love and respect for the comedy king in the microblogging site Twitter.

Luis Manzano ‏@luckymanzano

RIP Sir Dolphy

Izadora Calzado ‏@MissIzaCalzado

Sending Love and Light to the soul of the King of Comedy, Dolphy. Rest in Peace. Praying for strength for @zsazsapadilla @ziaquizon & family

jose marie viceral ‏@vicegandako

Lord we thank you for giving us THE DOLPHY who unselfishly and passionately dedicated his whole life to make this world happy. Amen.

Kris Aquino ‏@aquinokristina

Zsazsa text me 8:50 PM to state simply "he just passed away". Prayers & love for the Quizons, respect & gratitude for our King of Comedy.

Candy Pangilinan ‏@candypangilinan

Thank you tito dolphy. Thank you. Rest in peace with Our Father.

marietta subong ‏@pokwang27
I love you Tatay Dolphy! Salamat sa pagkakataong nakasama kita :) lagi kang laman ng aking dasal ikaw lang ang nag iisang Dolphy.

Dolphy has been a Kapamilya for more than 40 years and in honor of him, ABS-CBN named its Studio 1 as the Dolphy Theatre. Below is ABS-CBN's statement on Dolphy's death.

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.

RIP Mang Dolphy. We will miss you...

Salamat po sa komedya.

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Sarah Geronimo Covers Inside Showbiz July 2012 Issue

Sarah Geronimo is on the cover of Inside Showbiz magazine July 2012 issue. Tagged in the cover as the 'People's Princess', Sarah Geronimo talks about her past struggles and regrets in this issue of Inside Showbiz.

On her past struggles:

“Dati naghahanap ako ng coins sa sulok-sulok ng bahay namin para sa aking pamasahe. Naaalala kong pumapasok ako sa school na laging may promissory note kasi wala kaming perang pang-tuition.”

On her regrets:

 “The next time I fall in love, I will be stronger and wiser.”

Inside Showbiz magazine July 2012 issue also tackles who is the bigger star between Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, the real score between Kaye Abad and John Prats, Dolphy's successor and the comedy heir plus kapamilya child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and  Bugoy Cariño.

Inside Showbiz July 2012 issue with Sarah Geronimo as cover story is now available in all leading magazine stands nationwide for only Php 100.

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John Lloyd Cruz Covers StarStudio June 2012 Issue

John Loyd Cruz scores another magazine cover this June as he is on the cover of StarStudio June 2012  "The Screen Royalty' issue. John Lloyd also graces the cover of Esquire Philippines for its June 2012 issue (see his Esquire cover here).

On the cover, the magazine said, "StarStudio takes a most detailed and intimate look into the life of the King of Contemporary Cinema as he marks 15 successful years in showbiz." John Lloyd now embarks on his reunion teleserye with Bea Alonzo. They just returned from Vienna after shooting the pilot episode of their teleserye, A Beautiful Affair in Europe. They were also interviewed by the local news of ORF, Austria's national TV station (see shooting photos and ORF interview link here).

John Lloyd Cruz also reveals more about love in this issue of StarStudio. Other showbiz royalties featured in the magazine are King of Comedy Dolphy and Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto.

Also catch the latest scoops on Iza Calzado's transfer to ABS-CBN and the humble abode of Julia Montes in Antipolo. Buy your own copies of StarStudio magazine June 2012 issue with John Lloyd on the cover for only P100.

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