Rest in Peace to the King of Comedy (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012)

The Final Curtin Call finally closed for the Comedy King on July 10, 2012 at 8:34pm. Cause of Death was COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). For those who are not familiar with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Long-term exposure to other lung irritants—such as air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust—also may contribute to COPD. - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd/


Admit it or not, in one way or another, the Comedy King, Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. or who we fondly know  as Dolphy, has touched our lives. It is inevitable that you have not watched at least one episode of either John en Marsha, Home Along da Riles or Home Along da Airport, or any of the numerous films he has made alongside famous actors. What has probably dawned on me was how he was able to stay grounded through his years of fame. He is the perfect example of a person who never forgot his roots, of where he came from, a boy growing up in Tondo, he sold peanuts and watermelon seeds infornt of theaters to make a living. He was a versatile person, as he was not only an actor, he was a dancer, a radio talent and a stage actor.  

During the necrological service at the Dolphy Theatre, ABS-CBN Compound, his long time partner Zsa Zsa Padilla  couldn't help but cry at the thought of physically losing the love of her life. It was Dolphy who said, that no matter what happens to him in the future you will never miss him. All you have to do is hit play and reminisce his journey on stage on screen or on the television.


Here are some quotes from the King of Comedy himself:

"Pag di na natin kasama ang mga mahal natin, di bale na’t may naiwan naman tayong maganda at makakapangaral na bagay sa mundong to.” 

“Pindutin nyo lang ang play at siguradong magkakasama tayo ulit.” 

“[I have] No regrets. Mamatay man ako at mabuhay muli, mag-aartista pa rin ako.” 

For many of the actors and actresses, he was more than just an actor, he was a mentor, a father,and a friend. 


Rest In Peace Dolphy. Your legacy will forever be remembered.