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Sunshine Dizon mourns the passing of her father: ‘I will always be a Papa’s girl’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Actress Sunshine Dizon is mourning the loss of her father, Isagani Bengson Dizon Jr., who peacefully passed away last March 20. 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I never knew this kind of pain and longing. I will always be a Papa&#x27;s girl,” she wrote.</p><p>In a separate Instagram post, Sunshine asked everyone to pray for her whole family as they go through one of the hardest times in their lives. The actress added how heartbroken she is knowing she wouldn’t be able to receive her father’s hugs anymore.</p><p>”About to board the most painful flight I will ever take. No more Papa&#x27;s big smile and warm hug to welcome me.Please whisper a prayer for My Papa Isagani Bengson Dizon Jr. who died peacefully in his sleep March 20, 2023.</p><p>“Please pray for strength for my two siblings Sami and Isabel Dizon and the whole family. Thank you to those who called, messaged me personally, left messages and to those whom we personally do not know and yet sent their sympathies, thank you,” she continued.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/7/4/fresh-scoops/iza-calzado-greets-sunshine-dizon-on-her-birthday-201046"><strong>READ: Iza Calzado greets Sunshine Dizon on her birthday<br/></strong></a></div><p>Aside from Sunshine’s fans giving their deepest sympathies in the comment section, the actress’s celebrity friends such as Carla Abellana, Angelika dela Cruz, Jake Ejercito, and Vina Morales, among others said their condolences and sent emotional support for her as well.</p><p>Meanwhile, Sunshine thanked her longtime friend in the entertainment industry, Karylle, as the latter was able to help her find a flight going to the US.</p><p>“Praying with u sister,” Karylle wrote.</p><p>“Thank you sister and yael sa pag hanap ng flight ko. 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Sunshine Dizon mourns the passing of her father: ‘I will always be a Papa’s girl’

Drew Acierto

Published March 24, 2023 09:11 AM PHT

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