Singer-songwriter Davey Langit dies, wife posts heartfelt tribute

• Singer-songwriter Davey Langit has passed away on October 22, after a battle with a rare spinal infection
• His family and friends remembered him as a joyful soul who lived life to the fullest and loved music with deep passion
• Davey’s wake will be held in Santa Rosa, Laguna from October 23 to 26, followed by another memorial in Urdaneta from October 27 to 29
• He rose to fame through Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006 and became known for his award-winning song Dalawang Letra along with other hits like Selfie Song and The Wedding Song

Singer-songwriter Davey Langit, known for his heartfelt music and joyful spirit, has passed away today, October 22. The heartbreaking news was confirmed through a statement shared by his wife, Therese Villarante-Langit, who remembered him as a man full of passion, laughter, and boundless love for life and music.

According to Therese, Davey’s wake will be held at Phoenix Memorial Chapels & Crematory Inc. in Santa Rosa, Laguna from October 23 to 26, followed by another memorial at St. Peter Urdaneta from October 27 to 29. They also expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported Davey during his final days, saying he “felt so loved” and filled with gratitude and hope.

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Davey first rose to fame as a contestant on Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006. He went on to become a respected musician and songwriter, best known for his award-winning song “Dalawang Letra,” which won the Grand Prize at the 2016 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs competition. His other popular works include “Selfie Song” and “The Wedding Song.”

The full message from his wife read:

“Davey loved life more than anyone I’ve ever met. He jumped off 75-meter free falls, rode the most frightening roller coasters, savored food, danced goofy, lit up every room with his warmth, his jokes, and loud laughter, and he loved LOVED music and songwriting with such fire.

Yesterday, my husband, our bestfriend, brother, son, bandmate, collaborator, favorite guitar player, master storyteller, and the kindest, brightest, most beautiful person — fought fiercely ‘til the very end. He felt so loved by you all these past few days. Thank you for filling his heart with so much gratitude, community, and hope.

We’re celebrating Davey’s full life at the Phoenix Memorial Chapels & Crematory Inc. Brgy, National Highway, City of Santa Rosa, 4026 Laguna this October 23-26.

There will also be another memorial at St. Peter Urdaneta this October 27-29.

Thank you for being part of Davey’s life. He loved each and every one of you.”

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In a post last Septemer, Therese revealed Davey’s health struggle with a rare spinal infection. She wrote:

Right at the start of this year, Davey always complained about his back hurting. We first thought it was just because he was running more or maybe he just needed to strengthen his core. He had an x-ray exam and the doctor he went to didn’t find anything concerning. But 2 months ago, it became more and more painful that it tore right through our daily lives and peace.

And after an executive check-up last month, an MRI, a CT scan and biopsy to aspirate the abscess in his spine… we finally know his final diagnosis. It’s a rare spinal infection, all his doctors say. And we’re grateful to everyday faithfully follow through his treatment plan.

The days and nights are long for our small family - Davey and me. It’s a unique, bottomless heartbreak and restlessness to see a loved one suffer. But Davey is an incredible fighter and persevering. I am a wholehearted planner and thoroughly reliable. We are fiercely hopeful. We are kept afloat by necessary humor and kindness. AND we are not alone.

Thank you to all our families and our friends who are here for us. Thank you for giving Davey strength. We hold tight to your bright love, and can’t wait to ask you out for coffee soon enough. We love, LOVE you all.

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Aside from Davey Langit, there have been other music stars who recently passed away.

Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS, has died at 74, surrounded by his loved ones. His family expressed their deep grief, saying they were devastated and heartbroken by his passing. They shared that they were able to surround him with love, care, and peaceful thoughts in his final moments. Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette and daughter Monique, and his legacy as the band’s iconic "Spaceman" will continue to be remembered.

Previously, keyboardist Lim Jae Wook of the South Korean band The Stray passed away at the age of 37. The band confirmed the news on September 7 and expressed deep sorrow over losing a founding member. Despite battling illness, Lim was remembered for his positivity and the strength he provided to his bandmates. The Stray, who debuted in 2014 and was preparing for a concert on September 14.

Source: KAMI.com.gh