Push Admin

Article (news)

Celebrity deaths 2022

Lance Paolo Lim

<p class="p1" style="text-align:left">While there were so many reasons to celebrate this 2022, there were also moments when the entertainment industry mourned the loss of a beloved colleague.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align:left">But it wasn’t just the showbiz industry that took a pause and marked a moment of silence to pay respects to these stars who passed away. The entire country also grieved their passing, offering their sympathy to the family and friends of these gems in local show business.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align:left">Here are some of the most popular celebrities who passed away this 2022:</p><div class="p1"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Don Pepot</strong></div><p class="p1">November 6, 1933 - January 18, 2022<strong></strong></p><p class="p1">Don Pepot, whose real name is Ernesto Fajardo, died due to COVID-19 and acute respiratory failure at the age of 88.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/1/20/fresh-scoops/veteran-comedian-don-pepot-passes-away-at-88-years-198080" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Veteran comedian Don Pepot passes away at 88 years old</u></strong></a></div><p>Having started a career in comedy as early as the ‘60s, Don Pepot was known to work alongside Pinoy comedy icons like Dolphy, Babalu, and Apeng Daldal. His last film was the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry <em>Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at Si Ako.</em> In 2005, he received the FAMAS Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award for his contributions to the film industry.</p><div class="p1"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Gloria Sevilla</strong></div><p>January 31, 1932 - April 16, 2022</p><p>Gloria died in her sleep in Oakland, USA at the age of 90.;</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/4/17/fresh-scoops/gloria-sevilla-pumanaw-na-199625" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Gloria Sevilla, pumanaw na</u></strong></a></div><p>Dubbed the Queen of Visayan movies in the ‘60s, Gloria appeared in films such as<em> Badlis Sa Kinabuhi,</em> <em>Gimingaw Ako</em>, at <em>Madugong Paghihiganti. </em>She also made a mark on television with her role as Manang Fe in the Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria-starrer <em>Be Careful with My Heart</em>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Fanny Serrano</strong></div><p>February 1, 1948 - May 10, 2022</p><p>Fanny, whose real name is Felix Mariano Fausto Jr.,passed away at the age of 74 due to a massive stroke.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/5/11/fresh-scoops/fanny-serrano-passes-away-200013" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Fanny Serrano passes away</u></strong></a></div><p>He is known for being a celebrity stylist and makeup artist. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Susan Roces</strong></div><p>July 28, 1941 - May 20, 2022</p><p>Susan Roces died at the age of 80 due to cardiopulmonary arrest.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/5/20/fresh-scoops/susan-roces-pumanaw-na-200163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Susan Roces, pumanaw na</u></strong></a></div><p>Susan’s first film was <em>Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan</em> which came out in 1952 while her last film was <em>Mano Po 2: My Home</em> released in 2003. While she stopped doing films since then, she has been actively doing shows, with her role as Flora “Lola Kap” S. Borja-de Leon on <em></em><a href="http://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><strong>FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</strong></u></a><u></u><em><u></u></em> being one of her most notable roles.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Phillip Lazaro</strong></div><p>June 12, 1971 - July 11, 2022</p><p>Phillip died at the age of 51 due to multiple organ failures.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/7/11/fresh-scoops/veteran-stand-up-comedian-philip-lazaro-pumanaw-na-201169" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Veteran stand-up comedian Philip Lazaro, pumanaw na</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p class="p1">Known for being a stand-up comedian, he also served as a director for several television shows. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Caloy Alde</strong></div><p>July 28, 1961 - July 22, 2022</p><p>Caloy passed away at the age of 60 due to a &quot;massive heart attack.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/7/25/fresh-scoops/komedyanteng-si-carlos-ogag-alde-pumanaw-na-201444" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Komedyanteng si Carlos ‘Ogag’ Alde, pumanaw na</u></strong></a></div><p>He appeared in various films and TV shows throughout his career, with some of his notable works being<em> No Read, No Write, Sgt. Larry Layar, Ogag the TV show, </em>and <em>Tropang Trumpo,</em> among others.</p><div class="p1"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Cherie Gil</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"><strong> </strong></span></div><p class="p2">June 21, 1963 - August 5, 2022</p><p class="p2">Cherie passed away at the age of 59 after battling with endometrial cancer.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="p2"><strong><u>READ: Celebrities pay tribute to Cherie Gil</u></strong></div><p class="p2">Dubbed La Primera Contravida, Cherie gave life to <em>Bituing Walang Ningning</em>’s Lavinia Arguelles. She had won multiple acting awards throughout her lifetime including some from the Metro Manila Film Festival, PMPC Star Awards, Famas, Gawad Urian, ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and the Madrid International Film Festival. </p><div class="p2"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Danny Javier</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"><strong> </strong></span></div><p class="p2">August 6, 1947 - October 31, 2022</p><p class="p2">Danny died at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest at the National Kidney Transplant Institute.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="p2"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/6/fresh-scoops/late-danny-javier-gifted-fans-with-one-last-song-203448" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Late Danny Javier gifted fans with one last song</u></strong></a></div><p class="p2">Danny was most notably known as a member of the legendary OPM band APO Hiking Society whose songs served as the soundtrack of many people’s lives. Hits such as “Panalangin,” “When I Met You,” “Yakap sa Dilim,” and “Blue Jeans&quot; have inspired and entertained generations of listeners even decades after they were written. </p><div class="p1"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Flora Gasser</strong></div><p class="p1">November 28, 1932 - November 19, 2022</p><p class="p1">Flora died at the age of 89. Her family did not disclose the cause of her death. </p><div class="p1"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/23/fresh-scoops/flora-gasser-passes-away-at-89-203943" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Veteran actress Flora Gasser passes away at 89</u></strong></a></div><p class="p1">Flora’s acting career spanned over four decades. In 2020, she played the lead role in the short film <i id="isPasted">Nene</i> which is the story of a retired painter and her attempt to finish the final painting of her lifetime. The film has since been part of over a dozen film festivals abroad and has already won international recognition.</p><div class="p1"><br/></div><div class="p1"><strong>Sylvia La Torre</strong></div><p class="p1">June 4, 1933 - December 1, 2022</p><p class="p1">Sylvia died in her sleep at the age of 89.</p><div class="p1"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/12/2/fresh-scoops/queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-passes-away-204169" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Queen of Kundiman Sylvia La Torre passes away</u></strong></a></div><p>Dubbed the Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia made waves in the music and film industry as early as when she was five years old. She performed in the 1941 film, <em>Ang Maestra</em>, when she was just seven. Soon after, she performed in theaters and was a regular at the Manila Grand Opera House.</p><div class="p2"><br/></div><div class="p2"><strong>Jovit Baldivino</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div><p class="p1">October 16, 1993 - December 9, 2022</p><p class="p1">Jovit died at the age of 29 due to stroke complications.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="p3"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/12/11/fresh-scoops/jovit-baldovino-in-memoriam-204352" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Jovit Baldivino, In Memoriam</u></strong></a></div><p class="p3">After winning <em>Pilipinas Got Talent</em>, Jovit went on to release several albums, a number of which reached platinum status. His rendition of the song “Pusong Bato” even became the soundtrack of the ABS-CBN series <em>J</em><em>uan dela Cruz.</em> His most requested songs also include “Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin”, Journey’s “Faithfully” and Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You”.</p><p class="p2">Jovit is survived by his two daughters from previous relationships, Zody and Akeaya. He also left behind fiancé Camille Ann Miguel, his siblings, and his parents.</p><div class="p2"><strong>Who among your favorite celebrities who already passed away do you miss the most?</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"><strong> </strong></span></div>

2022 Year Ender: Local celebrities who passed away this year

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Showbiz

2022 Year Ender: Local celebrities who passed away this year

Pao Apostol

Published Dec 31, 2022 05:15 PM PHT

Read More:

Cherie Gil

Danny Javier

fanny serrano

jovit baldivino

sylvia la torre

flora gasser

caloy alde

philip lazaro

susan roces

gloria sevilla

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.