Rico J. Puno dies at 65, celebrities Tweeted condolences to the hitmaker's families

Rico J. Puno,the legendary hitmaker in the Philippine music industry died on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The singer died of cardiac arrest at the age of 65.

The death was confirmed by sister-in-law, Anna Puno in her Instagram account.

" I am seized with deep emotional shock when I found out that out OPM King - Kuya Rico J. Puno has passed away this morning (manila time).

"Numbed with grief, I would like to call on all entertainers in the OPM Industry as well as his worldwide fans to stop fro a moment and say a prayer to one of the most respected singers in the country.

" I cannot help but say it was serendipitous that Starmedia prepared a solo 40th Anniversary concert for him and a US tour with the OPM stalwarts and colleagues just recently.

"Little did I know that this is his Final Bow in the live entertainment world.

"We will forever miss the TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT... but his songs will forever cherish in our hearts."

Puno had undergone an open heart surgery in 2015 and underwent angioplasty last December 2017.

Numerous celebrities were saddened about the news and they took to social media as they shared condolences to the families of the late music icon Rico J. Puno.

Rico J. Puno tribute, you will be missed.

From: RicoJPunoTV https://t.co/PS9SJbB83F
— Papa Obet (@papaobet) October 30, 2018

Rest in peace sIr Rico J,you will be remember forever😥thank you for all the happiness you share while listening to your music👏👏👏OPM legend indeed. #RIPricoJpuno
— Rufa (@Rufa787) October 30, 2018

Rest in His peace kapitan. I’m in total shock at this news. 😔💔😢🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/W67P3dQDv5
— GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) October 29, 2018

This is a very sad day. Just found out that my original music idol has just passed away. This was taken from my performance last Friday October 26 In Chicago. This is my tribute to the man… https://t.co/gHLxz99HXe
— Dingdong Avanzado (@iamdingdong_A) October 29, 2018

Very very Sad news😔💔I’m still in shock,,,RIP Rico J.Puno 😢#OPMKing #RicoJPuno #corics #OPMmusic
— Jessa Zaragoza (@iamjessaz13) October 29, 2018

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.

To Tito Rico’s family, my deepest condolences.
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) October 29, 2018

Before this day ends i wanna say THANK YOU to Rico J. Puno. Lagi naming sinasabi na favorite namin ang isat isa. Napakabait nya sakin at mahal na mahal nya ko. At ganun din ako sa kanya. Mamimiss kita. I-Hi moko sa tatay, lola at lolo ko ha. ❤️ U Koriks!!!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) October 30, 2018