SHOWBIZ KONEK
ni Maricris Valdez Nicasio
NAMAYAPA na ang veteran film director na si Tikoy Aguiluz kahapon, February 19 sa edad na 72, ito’y ayon na rin sa kompirmasyon ng kanyang pamilya.
Ibinahagi ng pamilya ni direk Tikoy ang malungkot na balita sa pamamagitan ng social media. Hindi naman nabanggit ang dahilan ng pagkamatay ng premyadong direktor.
Ayon sa official statement, nakiusap ang naulilang pamilya na hayaan muna silang magluksa sa pagpanaw ng kanilang mahal sa buhay.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Amable ‘Tikoy’ Aguiluz VI or Direk Tikoy to most of us.
“While we grieve this loss deeply, we kindly ask for your understanding as we choose to mourn in private for the time being.
“We assure you that once we are ready, we will share details about a public service where all who knew and loved Direk Tikoy can join us in paying tribute and saying our final goodbyes.
“Your patience, understanding, and support mean the world to us as we navigate through this period of grief.
“We thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and expressions of sympathy during this time.”
Ilan sa mga hindi malilimutang pelikula ni Direk Tikoy ay ang Boatman nina Sarsi Emmanuelle at Ronnie Lazaro, Balweg, Segurista, Rizal In Dapitan, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story at marami pang iba.