Mark Gil, pumanaw na sa edad 52

BINAWIAN na ng buhay ang aktor na si Mark Gil sa edad na 52 kahapon ng 8:00 a.m., September 1, 2014 dahil sa sakit na liver cirrhosis.

Si Mark na Raphael Joseph De Mesa Eigenmann sa tunay na buhay ay huling napanood sa teleseryeng The Legal Wife ng ABS-CBN2.

Ipagdiriwang sana ni Mark ang kanyang ika-53 kaarawan sa September 25.

Ayon sa manager ni Mark na si June Rufino, “As of now, the family is in deep grieving and they want private time with him.

“Gil’s loved ones are asking for prayers for the repose of the actor’s soul. They are also asking for prayers so that they may overcome this ordeal.”

Narito naman ang official statement mula sa Eigenmann family mula kay Tita June, “We, the Eigenmann Family, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everybody who has shown their concern for Ralph these past few weeks.

“It is with much sorrow that we announce that he passed away this morning at exactly 8am. He died peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his wife, Maricar, and surrounded by family.

“Ralph was first diagnosed with liver cancer two years ago, but it was only in June of this year that he found out that it was terminal. It was Ralph’s request that this should not be revealed, and we did not question his decision.

“To those who have asked us about his condition, especially his colleagues, the press and fans, we apologize for not being forthright, but we also ask for understanding.

“We would, however, like everyone to know that he spent his last days in comfort and in no pain. In fact, he was in good spirits and humor, and enjoying the presence of his entire family. Even then, he was still bringing us together, as he always has, and we are now all complete.

“Until the very end, he was a warrior. Ralph faced death with courage and grace, while still bringing laughter to the room. That was his gift: the ability to make those around him better.

Ralph had told us that he only wanted to spend and cherish the remaining precious days of his life in the company of his family and closest friends. He also wished that we be allowed to grieve his passing in private.

“We all request that the public please respect his wish and allow us to mourn his passing accordingly.

“Please allow us this time as well to remember Ralph: husband, son, brother, father and grandfather.

“For the outpouring of love for Ralph that we’ve received on his behalf, we thank you. It is deeply appreciated.

“For those who’ve known and loved him throughout his career in cinema, and television, we will hold a celebration of his life and work. We will announce the details at a later time. But for now we would like to assure everyone that as long as Filipino films are being watched and appreciated, there will always be Mark Gil.

“To quote a line from Batch ’81, one of the many movies he made his own, and characteristic of Ralph himself:’Sa simula’t katapusan ay kapatiran.’”

Isang paanyaya naman ang ibinahagi pa ni Tita June sa mga nagmamahal kay Mark, “The family has now decided to celebrate Ralph’s life and the man on Wednesday, Sept. 3, starting at 10:00 a.m., LSGH chapel. We invite all. The friends and anyone who wish to join us in honoring him. Everyone who loved Ralph is welcome.”

Sa pamilya ni Mark, ang aming pakikiramay.