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Philippine music legend Coritha passes away at 73

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Addie Cuadra

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<p>MANILA — Coritha, a revered figure in the Philippine music scene, passed away on Friday, September 27, at 7:50 in the evening.</p><p>Her death was confirmed by Dr. Digna Santos, the youngest sister of Coritha’s partner, Luisito Santos. </p><p>The singer died at Santos’ residence in Barangay Maharlika East in Tagaytay City. </p><p>Coritha’s remains were cremated shortly after, at around 10:30 p.m.. </p><p>“She died Friday at 7:50 p.m. tapos ano na ‘yun after that we contacted the barangay officials in Tagaytay of Maharlika East,” Dr. Santos shared, adding her brother wanted Coritha&#x27;s remains cremated as soon as possible.</p><p>Dr. Santos said Coritha’s health started to deteriorate on Monday.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/31/friends-seeks-help-for-coritha-now-bedridden-unable-to-speak-713">READ: Friends seek help for Coritha now bedridden, unable to speak</a></div><p>Citing information from Coritha&#x27;s caregivers, Dr. Santos said the singer had been struggling to breathe and had been exhibiting a weak pulse.</p><p>The family is still waiting to learn the official cause of death.</p><p>“Iba na rin yung istura ni Coritha nong before siya [nag] expire eh. Payat na payat na. Hindi na siya– wala nang verbal contact, eye contact lang,” Dr. Santos revealed. </p><p>“We’re presuming or we’re thinking na pneumonia na. Nag set in na yung pneumonia dahil pabago bago ang weather sa Tagaytay. Uulan, lalamig, tapos iinit. So, we’re thinking na that&#x27;s one of the reasons na nag set-in na yung pneumonia. So sa condition niya, hindi na niya kakayanin ang pneumonia,” she added.</p><p>Dr. Santos said a viewing for Coritha is set on October 5, from the afternoon, until the morning of October 6, at their home in Barangay Maharlika East, Tagaytay City.</p><p>“Pumayag ang kapatid ko na mag viewing muna ng 1 day, 1 night… ini-schedule namin siya for Saturday, October 5 afternoon hanggang Sunday morning,” said Dr. Santos.</p><p>Friends from the music industry are expected to attend, though Dr. Santos mentioned that some relatives have not been in contact since Coritha’s illness. </p><p>“Hindi sila (relatives of Coritha) nakikipag-coordinate sa kapatid ko. No text, no calls, nothing… I guess kahit nung may sakit, wala namg pumupunta. It was well publicized sa social media pero wala namn pumupunta to visit her,” Dr. Santos shared. </p><p>The family is still deliberating on the final resting peace for her urn, which will remain at their home for now.</p><p>The OPM icon&#x27;s songs that hit the aiwaves include &quot;Oras Na&quot;, &quot; Lolo Jose&quot; and &quot;Sierra Madre&quot;.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ynfkiOQIRyQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Citing information from Coritha's caregivers, Dr. Santos said the singer had been struggling to breathe and had been exhibiting a weak pulse.</p>

Citing information from Coritha's caregivers, Dr. Santos said the singer had been struggling to breathe and had been exhibiting a weak pulse.