ORIGINAL Pilipino Music (OPM) icon Freddie Aguilar also known as “Ka Freddie” has passed away at the age of 72.
“Ka Freddie” reportedly died at around 1:30 a.m. on May 27 at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City.
His wife, Jovie Albao, recently posted on social media about his confinement at the Philippine Heart Center.
The Filipino singer and songwriter was known for his songs Anak, Magdalena, Kumusta Ka, and Ipaglalaban Ko.
Born in Santo Tomas, Isabela, he was said to have begun writing his songs at the age of 14.
“Ka Freddie” was a former national executive vice president of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).
He was appointed by former President Rodrigo Duterte as Presidential Adviser on Culture and the Arts.
“Ka Freddie” is survived by Jovie, and his four children from his previous marriage: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella and Jeriko.
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