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(UPDATE 2) Rapper-TV host Francis Magalona died of leukemia Friday at the Medical City in Mandaluyong, his co-hosts at the GMA Network’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga” said. He was 44.
Magalona succumbed to severe sepsis as a complication of leukemia and passed away at 12 noon, said Philippine Daily Inquirer sources who were not authorized to talk to media.
Magalona had been undergoing several chemotherapy sessions since he was diagnosed with the disease in August last year but was too weak to fight the infection, sources said.
More news from our breaking news.
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FILIPINO rapper and host Francis Magalona has died after his fight with leukemia.
Members of noontime show “Eat Bulaga” led by Vic Sotto announced Magalona’s death.
Here’s our breaking news story:
MANILA, Philippines—Rapper-TV host Francis Magalona has succumbed to leukemia at the Medical City in Mandaluyong City on Friday. He was 44.
Magalona, 44, was diagnosed with leukemia last year.
Members of Eat Bulaga gave a moment of silence during the TV show, but later said that the “show must go on.”
Magalona has been a co-host on Eat Bulaga. But prior to this, he has established himself as the king of Filipino rap. Recently, he has been collaborating with former Eraserheads lead man Ely Buendia on a project.
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Twitter is now abuzz with Magalona’s death.
One user called “thedozenblades” declares: “Francis Magalona RIP. Four hundred years of tears for the brown man still managed to produce you brother.”
Another user, “juiceee” tweets: “RIP Francis Magalona. My mom and i were so close to crying.
While Magalona has kept his condition private, he was very candid in his Multiply blog, as he posted photos of himself, showing the effects of his chemotherapy.
He writes:
Good evening people. I am getting prepared for my 4th Chemotherapy cycle, and I will be admitted tonight at The Medical City. I will be doing some tests tomorrow, wish me luck. Friday I begin my 4th cycle which is a Hi-Dose kind, as will be taking 6 grams of Cytarabin a day every other day for 3 days.
I will be at the 14th floor of the TMC, as usual. I brought alot reading materials (bible included!) and dvds to keep me company while I do my treatment. I will be doing my radiation treatment by February and my PBSCT (Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant) will be done by March.
I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers. To His will I submit myself.
God bless you, my friend.
PS: I will be needing blood donors for blood and platelets. Please go to the lower ground floor of The Medical City and donate blood in my name. For platelets Apheresis you may go have yourself screened at the Phil. Nat’l Red Cross at the Pier in Manila. I am type O positive. Thank you again.
35 Feedbacks on "(UPDATE) Francis Magalona dies"
anonemus
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hay..this is so sad.. ;(
ScKaRLEt
sayang….
shocking news….
he’s my idol….
may he rest in peace…..
daimler
Rest In Peace Francis M….
Thank you for the memories….
you will surely be missed….
God bless your soul…
elad
Bless the man if his heart and his land are one, the three stars and a sun.”
-Francis M.
jinky
u r now with god, francis m.lucky u. we shoudn’t be saddened by deaths but rather be joyful of it…for ir is written in the bible.
aaron
francis M. is a great player.but i know God will never forget his soul.
May He rest in Peace.
bitter girl
Rest in peace Mr. Rapper…
sad news….
sharon
solid avid fan ako ng eb at ng kapuso network.kakahinayang talga.a big lost again from philippine showbiz and music industry.konti na lang talaga yung totoong talented nawawala p.god bless him.c ondolence to magalona family.
johnwally?
master rapper..badtrip bkit wala kana!!
Phat
You will sorely be missed. Rest well Sir Kiko.
baby
VERY SAD NEWS…nagluluksa ang PINAS ngayun
Arwen
so sad..
rest in peace francis, im sure you are in a better place now..
thank you for the music..
johnwally?
hai..nakakalungkot..
joejaymi
Wherever you are now Francis, am sure it is a much better place than anything you’ve seen.
The Lord heard your plea and this is why He called you home.
It’s time to go home.
So you can rest and rejoice.
szchoedee_MPCIT
“Precious in the Lord is the Death of His Saint” Psalms 116:15…. God Bless the Magalona Family….
adios
regards to bahay yugyugan sir !
darl_adu
We will miss you, Francis… may your soul rest in peace with the Lord Almighty.
“It was cold summer night, girl! I really miss you, rocked my world… wanna touch you and kiss you. It’s my fault, I never call you at home. I’m on the phone wishing you could call, I’m all alone. Is there a way for you to turn around and come back to me? I hope you understand, that I’m your man and together we can kiss and make up ‘coz you know I can’t stand.” - Cold summer night…
edwin
Hi Francis. Am not an avid follower of yours but at a cerain point in my life, I did admire your music mainly because of your patriotism. Whereever you are right now pare, am sure you are in a better place & rejoicing with Him by your side. Keep the music playing with all the angels as your back ups.
jellyca
condolence po sa family ni francis “kiko” magalona.. and francis you may rest in peace!..we love you and we will miss you forever! thanks for the music!…marka ka na ng sambayanang pilipino at mundo ng showbiz!.. mahal ka ng lahat kiko!
pErLo
u maybe lost in ur happy battle but not in the filipinos who freed their minds by ur inpirational music… may god be with u Mr.Cool
ITX
You will always be remembered not just the “Man from manila”, “Master Rapper”, “FrancisM”..
You are one of the Great Filipino whoever live.
Our deepest Condolences to the Magalona Family.
Rest in peace IDOL
Mahal ka naming lahat. You will not be forgotten!
daisy
i extend my condolenz to da magalonas family…..
hoping dat they will stay strong even though dat they’ve lost one of their beloved part of their family…
may u have a restful and peaceful travel on da ader side of ur journey n life mr. kiko…
im gonna miss u..
i am an avid fan of 8 bulaga and i am olwies watching u…
marianne
wE wiL mis u maSter rAppER ..
ur a vry gud example 2 each en everyone ..
WE LOVE YOU ..
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hector
We are blessed to have a person like francis m. who opened the gate of truth to a true filipino patriotism, the true music that reminds us who we really are. I am proud wearing t shirts made and designed by him, he has been an inspiration to us bicolano hip hop. URAGON KA TABI paaram na saimu maurag na tugang mi.
rose may
God is good even so….God ended his pain and he wants him to go back home where he cant feel the pain. It was really painful losing him here but we have to take the fact that we will all soon be with our creator and we will be with him. I sympathized to the bereaved family.
juliet
GOODBYE FRANCIS M.,May you rest in peace with the LORD…….LEGENDS NEVER DIE….THEY JUST FADE AWAY……
lynn
my heartfelt condolence to the magalona family I know what they feel right now but let’s not think that we already loss him but instead let’s think the good memories we all have with francis M.
noki mosquera
tumatayo balahibu ko pagnarig ku ang pangalan mu kiko, tunay kung idolo.. your word be done.. the true legend of patriotic song.. sanay magising na ang mundo at maintindihan nila lahat ng guzto mung parating sa mga kababayan natin… sulong kabataan ipakita ang lakas, tunay na wagas at pag-asa ng bukas…
noki mosquera
kiko, minsan my isang pag-ibig na kumakatok sa pusong natutulog, at sa halip ng isang panaginip ang mundo ay sumasamba sa isang batong walang kabuhay buhay, naghihintay sa pagdating ng isang sandali, magbubukas rin ang pinto ng langit at tayoy makakakuwi… ang aking hinahangad ay paraiso doon tayoy magsalosalo, kasama ang ating hari na syang lumikha sa atin at ang nag nagbigay buhay.. naghihintay sa pagdating ng isang sandali, magbubukas rin ang pinto ng langit at c KIKO ay makakauwi…. song of m-jah for kiko..
ding
wala na ang francis magalona ang tunay na artist na may malasakit sa bansa wala akong kilalang rapper na kagaya ni francis sana sa pag kawala mo magising na ang ibang artist na dapat matatak sa kanila ang pagiging pilipino hindi lang dahil sa pera kundi sa prinsipyo ng isang pilipino ipinag mamalaki kita kiko.sana masaya kana ngayon sana natupad ung mga pangarap mo bago ka kinuha ng Diyos sana marami pang maging katulad mo. salamat sa musika salamat sa pagiging isang tunay na pilipino
denver
i luv u francis magalona
denver
we will mis u
BULLET
Kiko was there when my eyes are still close. Kiko was there when my eyes opened. Kiko was there during the struggling of Hip hop here in the Philippines. Kiko is the true FATHER of Pinoy Hip hop. Everyone saw him as he shines. Generation by generation. It’s been decades of fighting for this culture. Kiko died, he’s music remains, he’s a mentor and a hero. But still… Philippine Hip hop is struggling. Habang nagpapatuloy ang ingitan, kayabangan, at kawalan ng malasakit sa kultura na ito, Patuloy lang magiging katawa-tawa ang Pinoy Hip hop sa paningin ng mga tao. For those who are new, I think you only thought that Hip hop is not a serious thing. Please don’t. Don’t make money and let Hip hop die together with Kiko. It’s time to get serious! this culture is not a joke. Prove it! I’m out of time while most of you has plenty of it. Don’t waste it. Make thou art a sweet and juicy fruit. Feed the next generation and let them preserve it and hand it to the very next.
Much respect!
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