Anak ni Ricky Davao na si Rikki Mae, inalala ang "last moments" nila kasama ang aktor

- Ricky Davao's daughter, Rikki Mae, recently faced the local media at The Heritage Park

- During the interview, Rikki Mae was asked about the actor's "last moments" with them

- According to Rikki Mae, the actor-director had been at the hospital for "five months"

- Eventually, she also divulged Ricky's "last moments" and the last thing she told her father

Ricky Davao, the celebrated actor and director, may have passed on, but the love and legacy he left behind remain etched in the hearts of those who knew him—especially his daughter, Rikki Mae, who recently opened up about his final days during a deeply emotional interview with the media.

At The Heritage Park in Taguig City, Rikki Mae spoke with the local media, recounting her father's battle with cancer and the moments leading up to his passing untimely passing this year as well.

In a video posted by ABS-CBN News, she revealed that her father had spent several months in the hospital before they were able to bring him home, one that she had initially hoped to happened.

"Papa was in the hospital for five months. Hindi kami nakalabas ng hospital, hindi rin siya nakalabas ng hospital. Throughout those five months, ang daming tao na bumisita, ang daming tao na tumulong through their time, their words, their advice," Rikki Mae shared to the media.

Despite the long hospital stay, she shared that she had hoped to take her father home, if only briefly, "We were able to take him home and he was able to stay in the house for one week. Yun kasi talaga yung hope ko, na maiuwi namin si papa cause I don't want him to, ano, in the hospital."

The most heart-wrenching part of her story came when she recalled Ricky's last moments.

As doctors advised the family it was time to say their goodbyes, each family member took turns to speak to him privately, one that deeply resonated with the actor's fans and followers as well.

"Yung last moments namin, when we had an idea na medyo... you know, the doctor said, 'Baka it's time na rin to say your goodbyes.' We each went into the room, we talked to him individually. He was not able to [respond] kasi he was medicated na rin, his eyes were closed, pero alam mo, he had tears falling from his eyes. Alam ko na narinig niya ako," she shared to the local media.

Rikki Mae also revealed the last thing she ever told her father, words that summed up a lifetime of love and gratitude for him: "Yung last words ko kay papa is, 'Thank you for being the best papa, and I will always be your baby girl.' Yun yung last words ko sa kanya."

News of Ricky Davao's passing at the age of 63 broke on Friday, May 2, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from his beloved colleagues in the industry and his fans across social media.

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Ricky Davao was a Filipino actor and TV director whose career spanned over decades. His notable performances include roles in Abot Hanggang Sukdulan, Saranggola, and Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie, earning him accolades from prestigious award-giving bodies. Beyond acting, he also made significant contributions as a director. In his personal life, he was once married to actress Jackie Lou Blanco, with whom he had three children before their separation in 2011. Despite their separation, they maintained a collaborative relationship, even reuniting on-screen in 2021.

As previously reported by KAMI, John Arcilla has taken to social media to pay tribute to Ricky Davao. On Instagram, John penned a short but heartfelt message to the late actor-director. It is worth noting that Ricky passed away on Thursday, May 1 at the age of 63. He succumbed to cancer, according to the heartbreaking announcement.

Meanwhile, Jason Abalos moved netizens with his heartfelt tribute online. Following Ricky Davao's passing, Jason honored the late actor, as well as, Nora Aunor. On Instagram, Jason posted an old photo he had taken with the two celebrities before. Along with it was a lengthy message that commended their talent and legacy in showbiz.

Source: KAMI.com.gh