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Anita Linda dies at 95

One of the Philippine showbiz treasure Anita Linda died at the age of 95, June 10 at her home in Paranaque. Her daughter, Francesca Lake-Legaspi confirmed the news through a text message to Philippine Star.


Screenwriter and director Adolf Alix Jr. also confirmed the news in an Instagram post.

"This is a very sad day for me. I am trembling as I am gathering my thoughts. She is like my Lola and part of my family," Adolf said.

"The great Anita Linda has passed away this morning at 6:15 am at 95. Prayers for her soul. My condolences to her family and her children, Francesca Legaspi, and Fred Osburn," he added.

Linda was born Alice Buenaflor Lake in 1924 in Pasay City, Manila. She married actor Fred Cortes, who died in 1964, with whom she had a son, Fred Cortes Jr, who also went on to become an actor.

She was first seen in her role in Tiya Juana, in 1943, and her most recent was 2019's Circa, although there are still some pending projects yet to be released.


The veteran actress has a total of 398 acting credits to her name listed on IMDb, and has won 17 awards and been nominated for 21 more over the course of her career. 

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