There has been many rumors and reports about his sudden exit from "Ang Probinsyano." So to set the record straight, actor Pepe Herrera appeared on Tuesday's "Tonight with Boy Abunda" and confirmed that he stepped away from a role he loved playing because of health reasons.

"I had to go because of my health," he said on the late-night talk show, without giving any other details.

This is different from what "Ang Probinsyano" lead star Coco Martin earlier said about Herrera leaving the show and travelling to New Zealand with his mother.

While still partly true, Herrera shared that he will only be flying out of the country for a vacation. Asked if his mother will be coming with him, he said: "May mga bansa po na sasamahan ko siya, may mga bansa naman na posibleng samahan niya ako kung kaya ng kalusugan niya."

Early this month, the showrunners of "Ang Probinsyano" surprised many when they killed off Benny (Herrera), having the character sacrifice his life for Cardo (Martin).

• WATCH: Benny, Cardo's main sidekick, dies in final mission

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Martin said Herrera first asked him and show to write off his role back in December, but they convinced him to stay for a few more weeks so that they can give him a proper send-off.

"Ang hiniling ko sa kanya noon, sabi ko 'Benny, bigyan mo lang ako ng pagkakataon. Hindi ko lang maibibigay sa iyo ngayong December pero sabi ko sa second week of January ay gagawan ko ng magandang kuwento iyong exit mo, gawin nating maayos," Martin shared.