Following the news about the passing of OPM legend Rico J. Puno, celebrities took to social media to express their grief and to post their condolences for the family of the late singer.
Rico died on Tuesday morning according to his sister-in-law Anne Puno. The reason behind his death is yet to be revealed.
In 2015, Rico J underwent a bypass surgery and has been semi-active in showbusiness since then. He recently announced that he will be going back to his regular post as a hurado on It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan.
READ: Rico J Puno to undergo open heart surgery
Read their messages below:
Lea Salonga
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.
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) October 29, 2018
To Tito Rico’s family, my deepest condolences.
Zsa Zsa Padilla
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
Bailey May
R.I.P Rico J Puno.
— BAILEY MAY (@BaileyMayNU) October 29, 2018
A kind and humble man. You will always be rememberd for the great music you blessed us with. If it wasn’t for your song “May Bukas Pa” I would not be where I am today.
Love and Prayers to family and friends 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/KJBbCm11qp
Karen Davila
Rico J Puno. Death of a Pinoy music icon. Rest in Peace 🙏🏻
— Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) October 30, 2018
Jessa Zaragoza
Very very Sad news😔💔I’m still in shock,,,RIP Rico J.Puno 😢#OPMKing #RicoJPuno #corics #OPMmusic
— Jessa Zaragoza (@iamjessaz13) October 29, 2018
Martin Nievera
Kim Atienza
I grew up with your songs dear koriks. You will forever be my icon. Rest in peace Rico J! #namamasyalpasaluneta
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) October 29, 2018
Jhong Hilario
Ogie Alcasid
Gary Valenciano
Pokwang
Jugs Jugueta
K Brosas