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<p>Screen veteran Raoul Aragon has passed away last January 22, 2026 in Downey, California. He was 78.</p><p>The sad news was confirmed by his daughter Rica through media personality Laila Chikadora.</p><p>&quot;It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raoul Aragon who left us peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Downey, California. He was 78 years old,&quot; Aragon&#x27;s family said in an official statement.</p><p>Aragon won Best Actor in the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival for Lino Brocka&#x27;s &quot;Ina Ka ng Anak Mo&quot; starring Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor. He was also known for his role as Tio Kadyo in the movie &quot;Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig&quot; alongside Sharon Cuneta. He also starred in movies such as &quot;Working Girls,&quot; &quot;Waikiki&quot; and TV shows such as &quot;Aguila&quot; with Val Sotto.</p><p>&quot;He is survived by his devoted wife, Josie, and his children Zoilo, Nina, Rica, Jose, and Raul, along with their spouses. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Zachary, Leila, Kimi, Mika, and Jada, who brought him so much pride and joy,&quot; the statement said.</p><p>&quot;A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family. He lived a full life, guided by love, hard work, and deep care for those around him. His presence will forever be missed, but his values and memories will continue to live on in our hearts,&quot; it added.</p><p>Aragon&#x27;s remains will be flown to the Philippines, where a proper viewing and memorial service will be arranged so family and friends can gather to honor and celebrate his life.</p><p>&quot;We thank everyone for their prayers, love, and support during this difficult time,&quot; it said.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT9q7PfE6TO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A15030319.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1679" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div>

<p>Screen veteran Raoul Aragon has passed away last January 22, 2026 in Downey, California. He was 78.</p>

Screen veteran Raoul Aragon has passed away last January 22, 2026 in Downey, California. He was 78.

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Veteran actor Raoul Aragon dies at 78

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Published January 27, 2026 11:22 AM PHT

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