Sanhi ng pagkamatay ni Ricky Davao, nilahad ng anak niyang si Ara sa isang madamdaming mensahe

Sanhi ng pagkamatay ni Ricky Davao, nilahad ng anak niyang si Ara sa isang madamdaming mensahe

- Ara Davao, late actor Ricky Davao's daughter with his ex-wife Jackie Lou Blanco, shared the reason for her father's death

- On Instagram, Ara announced the passing of her father, and followed it with the cause of his death

- She mentioned that after Davao bravely fought complications related to cancer, sadly, he succumbed to it on May 01, 2025

- It can be recalled that back in 2024, Ricky Davao was diagnosed with a terminal illness, although it wasn't specified and kept confidential

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Ara Davao/@aradavao on Instagram
Ara Davao/@aradavao on Instagram
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Ara Davao, daughter of the late actor Ricky Davao and his former wife Jackie Lou Blanco, revealed the reason behind her father's passing.

Ara made the announcement on Instagram, sharing the news of her father's death along with the cause.

She said that after Ricky Davao bravely battled complications caused by cancer, he sadly passed away on May 1, 2025.

Back in 2024, it was known that Ricky Davao was diagnosed with a terminal illness, but the exact details were kept private.

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Ara or Arabelle Davao in real life has two siblings, Kenneth and Rikki Mae.

It's also worth noting that Davao's last performance on stage was the musical Silver Lining Redux, a role that cemented his lasting legacy in the industry.

On Instagram, Ara wrote:

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ricky Davao. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children and loved ones, after bravely facing complications related to cancer.
For more than four decades, he dedicated his life to the craft of acting and directing. His remarkable body of work and award-winning performances have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire. Most of all he was a loving father, brother, son, and friend.
We are deeply grateful for your prayers, love, and kind messages during this difficult time. Details about his memorial service will be shared soon."

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Check out the heartfelt message of Ara to her late father, Ricky Davao, in the post below:

Ricky Davao, born Frederick Charles Caballes Davao on May 30, 1961, in Manila, was a well-known figure in Philippine entertainment. He began his career as a dancer before shifting to acting, where he became a familiar face in movies, television, and theater. Coming from a family of artists, he was the son of veteran actor Charlie Davao and the younger brother of Bing Davao. He was also once married to actress Jackie Lou Blanco, and they had three children together, including Arabella Davao, who also entered showbiz.

In a previous report by KAMI, Ricky Davao, a beloved veteran actor, passed away on May 1, 2025, at 63 years old. He had been diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2024, but the details were kept private. It can be recalled that Ricky was married to actress Jackie Lou Blanco, and they had three children: Kenneth, Arabella, and Rikki Mae. His final appearance was in the musical Silver Lining Redux, leaving a lasting mark on the industry.

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Additionally, Davao's ex-wife, Jackie Lou Blanco, revealed that her children with former husband, Ricky Davao, became worried when they learned there’s going to be a slapping scene in the series, ‘I Can See You: AlterNATE. The limited series of GMA Telebabad features Jackie Lou, Ricky, Dingdong Dante,s and many more. In the series, Ricky and Jackie Lou will portray roles as husband and wife, something they said is not new to them, having been a married couple in the past until their separation. Jackie Lou admitted that she found it difficult at first ,as the last time they worked together was in 2011, though eventually, everything went well.

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