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Komiks icon Elena Patron passes away at 87

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Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/01/15/elena-patron.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo from Instagram account of her son Ardee de los Angeles</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Veteran writer Elena Patron, who carved a unique place in the male-dominated world of komiks writing in the last mid-century, passed on Thursday, January 14, at age 87.</p><p>“It was a peaceful death. She died in her sleep,” Patron’s only son Ardee de los Angeles told ABS-CBN News, citing the official cause of death as low platelet count. </p><p>De los Angeles recounted that her mother fell while going to the bathroom at their home in Sucat, Paranaque last December. “She spent 11 days at the hospital. </p><p>Akala ko nga okay na because she was able to go home. Bumalik lakas n&#x27;ya, nakalakad pa,” he said. </p><p>But Patron’s health deteriorated in the ensuing days. “Nahirapan na siya lumunon at nawala na motor functions n&#x27;ya. She died at 5:28 a.m. yesterday,” he said. </p><p>From entertainment and lifestyle writing, Patron branched out to novel writing in the &#x27;60s. According to veteran entertainment journalist Nestor Cuartero, she pioneered stories based on medical science like “Kapatid Ko Ang Aking Ina” and “Isinilang Ko ang Anak ng Ibang Babae.” </p><p>&quot;Among her other works that were adapted into films were “Lord, Give Me a Lover,” “Ako si Emma, Babae,” “Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin,” and the unforgettable fantasy drama “Blusang Itim.” </p><p>Up to the end of her life, Patron was still writing for Liwayway magazine including a food column “Magluto Tayo” and a novel entitled “Lover Boy.” She also remained an ardent fan of stars like Alden Richards, said de los Angeles. </p><p>Patron’s wake will be held at Loyola Memorial Chapel in Sucat, Paranaque until Sunday morning which will be followed by her cremation at 11 a.m. </p><p>“More than her being a writer, I would like the public to remember her as a great mother and a great aunt,” de los Angeles said. </p><p>“Ang dami niyang pinag-aral, mga pinsan ko, she helped a lot of people. Mabait siya talaga. Gusto ko siyang maalala na nagmahal ng tao at minahal din!” </p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-GgJClfBjCk?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Veteran writer Elena Patron, who carved a unique place in the male-dominated world of komiks writing in the last mid-century, passed on Thursday, January 14, at age 87.</p>

Veteran writer Elena Patron, who carved a unique place in the male-dominated world of komiks writing in the last mid-century, passed on Thursday, January 14, at age 87.

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Komiks icon Elena Patron passes away at 87

Mario Dumaual,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 15, 2021 06:48 PM PHT

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Updated January 17, 2021 12:04 AM PHT

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