John Arcilla, nag-post ng tribute para kay Ricky Davao
- 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 made by his daughter, Ara Davao
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John Arcilla is among the prominent celebrities who immediately took to social media to post about Ricky Davao’s passing.
Source: Instagram
On his Instagram page on Friday, May 2, John shared a photo of the late veteran actor and director. Along with the snap, John penned a short but heartfelt message to Ricky.
“Ricky. Rest now,” John had mournfully written, accompanied by a loudly crying face emoji.
“Salute and Bravo,” he added, honoring the well-loved actor and director.
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Ara Davao, late actor Ricky's daughter with his ex-wife Jackie Lou Blanco, shared the reason for her father's passing.
On Instagram, Ara announced the passing of her father, and followed it with the cause of his death. She mentioned that after Ricky bravely fought complications related to cancer, sadly, he succumbed to it on May 1, 2025.
"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."
It can be recalled that back in 2024, Ricky Davao was diagnosed with a terminal illness, but the exact details were kept private.
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.
Ice Seguerra paid tribute to Ricky Davao in a heartfelt social media post. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share a photo from their last get-together for Ricky’s birthday. Ice likewise recalled his last moments with Ricky when he visited the veteran actor-director in the hospital. As per Ice, he really thought Ricky would recover and spend time with him anew.
Earlier, Arnold Clavio posted his reaction to Ricky’s untimely passing. On Instagram, the Kapuso veteran broadcaster expressed sadness over the unfortunate news. Igan likewise wished the veteran actor and director’s soul eternal peace. The Philippine entertainment industry also mourns the recent deaths of Gloria Romero, Delia Razon, Pilita Corrales, Nora Aunor, and Hajji Alejandro.
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