Jackie Lou Blanco, idinetalye ang ilang mga ganap nang ma-ospital si Ricky Davao

- Jackie Lou Blanco, a veteran actress, opened up about Ricky Davao's bout with cancer

- Speaking with ABS-CBN News in Taguig, Jackie candidly shared details about Ricky's illness

- According to Jackie, the acclaimed actor and director had lymphoma and that it was at Stage 4

- During the interview, Jackie Lou also recalled some of the moments Ricky spent at the hospital

Jackie Lou Blanco, veteran actress and former wife of the late Ricky Davao, has opened up about the actor's battle with cancer and the final months they shared before his passing this year.

Speaking with ABS-CBN News at The Heritage Park in Taguig, Jackie Lou candidly shared details about Ricky's illness, their family's journey through it, and their reconciliation after their split.

"The one with Ricky was lymphoma, kaya lang it was Stage 4 na," Jackie Lou revealed, confirming for the first time that Ricky had been fighting an aggressive form of cancer on its last stages.

According to her, the disease had already progressed significantly by the time they learned of it.

She recalled that in December 2024, her ex-husband,Ricky had already been confined in the ICU.

"He was intubated kasi, but more present, pero he did stay in the ICU for quite a bit. Then nalipat siya sa regular room, natanggal yung tube, things were getting better and yes, that was in December," she said, noting the temporary signs of improvement that had given them hope.

But as Jackie Lou pointed out, cancer can be cruel and unpredictable, especially when it is already on its last stage as well, "Kaya lang, you know how cancer is. It was also at the late stage."

In a touching reflection, Jackie Lou shared how her relationship with Ricky had healed as well.

Though separated, the two remained connected through their children, "When things got better, we were able to do that as a family. We were able to take a trip as a family. Kung meron man ako, let's say, na gustong i-kwento sa kanya about the kids or to help me with this or that, nasasabi ko."

What gave her peace, she said, was knowing that they had reached a place of understanding and reconciliation, "Things were really in a better place, and I'm happy na it was in that place because at least naging maayos before he passed. I think that's what I'm really thankful for."

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Jackie Lou Blanco is a talented Filipino actress, television host, and singer known for her work in Philippine film and television since the 1980s. She is the daughter of Pilita Corrales and has built a reputation as a versatile performer. Her career spans decades, with notable appearances in both mainstream and independent projects. Apart from acting, Jackie Lou had also been a TV host, particularly remembered for co-hosting the popular variety show Student Canteen in the 1980s.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Jackie Lou Blanco stirred online buzz after she commented on Mavy Legaspi's black-and-white photo on his Instagram account. The seasoned actress wrote, "Mas gwapo ka Nak!!! looking great!!! keep it up!!!" A lot of netizens couldn't agree more and praised Mavy too for his good looks from the photoshoot.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Jackie Lou Blanco revealed her children with Ricky Davao became worried when they learned there was going to be an intense scene in the series, I Can See You: AlterNATE. The limited series of GMA Telebabad feature Jackie, Ricky, Dingdong Dantes and many more. In the series, Ricky and Jackie Lou will portray roles as husband and wife.

Source: KAMI.com.gh