(Updated 12:50 p.m.) Actor Mark Gil has died at age 52, reportedly after a battle with liver cirrhosis. Gil's passing was reported on dzBB radio before noon Monday.
Showbiz website PEP.ph cited initial information indicating he died of liver cirrhosis. Pep.ph cited a statement from Gil's camp confirming his death at 8 a.m.
"As of now, the family is in deep grieving and they want private time with him. They will issue an official statement within the day," it quoted the statement as saying.
As of Monday noon, Gil's family has yet to issue an official statement.
Most of his children are in the showbiz industry, including:
- Gabby and Ira Eigenmann with actress-commercial model Irene Celebre;
- Sid Lucero and Max Eigenmann with actress Bing Pimentel;
- Andi Eigenmann with actress Jaclyn Jose.
He was one of the three children of Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil. His siblings Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil are well-respected actors.
Gil, born as Ralph John Eigenmann, would have turned 53 on Sept. 25.
Condolences start to pour in
Fans and fellow actors took to Twitter to express their sorrow over his passing. They also reached out to the family of Gil with an outpouring of love and support.
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