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'Thanks for the laughter': Tributes pour in for comedian Chokoleit

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<p>Tributes poured in for comedian Chokoleit who passed away after performing at a show in Abra Saturday night. </p><p>Chokoleit, who was 48, <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/10/19/comedian-chokoleit-dies">died after experiencing difficulty in breathing</a>, according to his talent agency, Star Magic, which is still confirming additional details surrounding his death.</p><p>Comedy icon Vice Ganda led the tributes, writing on Twitter: &quot;Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to meet Chokoleit and become his friend. I&#x27;m sad that we lost him but happy that he’ll be in a much peaceful and happier place now with you.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Thanks for everything Chokie. I love you!&quot;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to meet Chokoleit and become his friend. Im sad that we lost him. But happy that he’ll be in a much peaceful and happier place now with you. Thanks for everything Chokie. I love you!!! Rest well my friend.</p>— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/1104414341653094400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">oh my Lord this is really sad. Pls give us strength.</p>— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/1104416352440184832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Actor Paulo Avelino described Chokoleit as a person whose talent for bringing laughter and happiness will &quot;surely be missed.&quot; </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/chokoleitWiTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chokoleitWiTS</a>. The laughter and happiness you brought to everyone will surely be missed. Such a sad day</p>— Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino) <a href="https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1104409580543500292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Talent manager Ogie Diaz was too upset to talk about it, sharing simply on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ogie.diaz.5/posts/2324336390951721">Facebook</a>: &quot;Sobrang nakakalungkot.&quot;</p><p>Other celebrities paying tribute included Ogie Alcasid, Luis Manzano, Maris Racal, Pokwang, and Vhong Navarro. They were joined by fans of Chokoleit, who made the comedian one of the most talked about topics on Twitter.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">So sad to hear about chokoleit. Prayers of grace for his loved ones. RIP dear friend.</p>— ogie alcasid (@ogiealcasid) <a href="https://twitter.com/ogiealcasid/status/1104416808877023232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another sad news.<br/>Rest in Peace Chokoleit. My heart goes out to your family and friends during this difficult time.</p>— Amy Perez-Castillo (@amypcastillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/amypcastillo/status/1104423112047681536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Chokoleit. Thanks for the laughter.</p>— Kip Oebanda (@kipoebanda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kipoebanda/status/1104417313124626435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP, Chokoleit! :’( So sad to hear the news. You will truly be missed. You were always so kind, and full of life.</p>— 𝐓𝐈𝐌 𝐏𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐎 (@TimPavino) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimPavino/status/1104412970858115072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">REST IN PEACE. Chokoleit was performing in a show in Abra and experienced difficulty in breathing after his performance. He was rushed in the hospital around Abra but unfortunately, he didn&#x27;t make it and passed away.<br/><br/>CTTO. <a href="https://t.co/G5nFqvtfJx">pic.twitter.com/G5nFqvtfJx</a></p>— Mark Darius (@venecia_mark) <a href="https://twitter.com/venecia_mark/status/1104419738770272256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">moments like this remind me that life is short and that it can be taken away, anytime, any day... rest in peace, chokoleit 😔</p>— Riri (@Alecsandwich) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alecsandwich/status/1104418410375536641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">May you rest in peace, Chokoleit. It was a colorful ride, thank you for all the laughters.<br/><br/>You will be missed.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChokoleit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPChokoleit</a> <a href="https://t.co/oG8MRf2il3">pic.twitter.com/oG8MRf2il3</a></p>— scley (@s_sketchy) <a href="https://twitter.com/s_sketchy/status/1104417562723409921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP &quot;Pearly&quot; of Marina. RIP Chokoleit. 🙏🏻</p>— Jan Paul Martinni Badere🌈 (@JanMartinni) <a href="https://twitter.com/JanMartinni/status/1104415331538223104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I express my condolences to the family of comedian <a href="https://twitter.com/chokoleitWiTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chokoleitWiTS</a> after he passed away this midnight. The entire Filipino showbiz is now mourning for his death. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> Chokoleit 🙏</p>— Phinferb Bella (@ph1nferbbella) <a href="https://twitter.com/ph1nferbbella/status/1104416163692392448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Chokoleit :&#x27;((( ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS IN THE PHILIPPINES. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LAUGHTER!!! <a href="https://t.co/FY7sPKGX2t">pic.twitter.com/FY7sPKGX2t</a></p>— Seth (@shethyux) <a href="https://twitter.com/shethyux/status/1104418225922596864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Isa si Chokoleit sa mga nagpapasaya sating mga Pilipino. Naging part pa sya ng Fantastica. Heartbreaking💔 May his soul find peace and rest in God&#x27;s arms now. Sending my condolences and prayers to the bereaved family 🙏💔<br/><br/>Thank you for the laughs, Chokoleit. You will be missed. <a href="https://t.co/FNzPS0TFI4">https://t.co/FNzPS0TFI4</a></p>— DonKiss Anthea 💖 (@HiAnthea) <a href="https://twitter.com/HiAnthea/status/1104416700055740416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Grabe hindi ako makapaniwala! Hay...<br/>Rest In Peace , Chokoleit 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻<br/>We will miss you...</p>— Vhong Navarro (@VhongX44) <a href="https://twitter.com/VhongX44/status/1104421458179063808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="ht">RIP Chokoleit :(</p>— Maris Racal (@MissMarisRacal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MissMarisRacal/status/1104418338267000832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Salamat chokie sa tawa at sa lagi mong bukas na puso at yakap sakin tuwing may hinaing ako, isa kang tunay na kaibigan ko! I love you at sobrang nagpapasalamat ako na naging kaibigan at pamilya narin kita kasi ninang ka ni Malia, pahinga na friend i love you!</p>— marietta subong (@pokwang27) <a href="https://twitter.com/pokwang27/status/1104416587509972993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="vi">RIP CHOC :(</p>— Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) <a href="https://twitter.com/luckymanzano/status/1104423640005656576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Chokoleit Garcia. You’ve always been so nice to me. May you rest in peace. 🙏🏻❤️</p>— Sunshine Cruz (@sunshinecruz718) <a href="https://twitter.com/sunshinecruz718/status/1104424498789412864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script>

<p>Tributes poured in for comedian Chokoleit who passed away after performing at a show in Abra Saturday night. </p>

Tributes poured in for comedian Chokoleit who passed away after performing at a show in Abra Saturday night.