Rico Blanco, may nakakaantig na mensahe sa yumaong kapatid: "Kuya loves you so much"

- Rico Blanco, an iconic OPM singer, moved netizens to tears with a deeply personal tribute

- Earlier, on Instagram, Rico thanked everyone who prayed with him and his family recently

- It is worth noting that Rico's younger brother, Rey 'Kuya King' Blanco had passed away already

- Following this news, Rico penned a heartfelt message to his brother that made netizens tear up

Rico Blanco, an iconic OPM singer-songwriter in the music scene, moved netizens to tears with a deeply personal and emotional tribute to his late younger brother, Rey 'Kuya King' Blanco.

On Wednesday, May 21, Rico took to Instagram to share a carousel of cherished photos — ranging from solo portraits of King to heartwarming snapshots of their moments together over the years.

The post offered fans an intímate glimpse into the close and strong bond between the siblings.

In the caption that accompanied the now-viral poignant post, Rico began by expressing his gratitude to those who supported him and his family during this difficult time of grieving.

"Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. You gave my dearest brother so much strength. You made him feel he wasn't alone in a battle he fought 'til the very end," he wrote.

He then followed it with a touching farewell addressed directly to his younger brother: "Farewell, King. Thank you for bringing us so much love and so much joy. Kuya loves you so much."

The message resonated deeply with his fans and followers, many of whom flooded the comments section with messages of sympathy and solidarity for Rico and the rest of their family as well.

Earlier, Rivermaya drummer Mark Escueta confirmed King's passing and shared details of the wake and funeral mass, further prompting an outpouring of love from the local community.

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Rico Blanco is a renowned Filipino musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame as a founding member of the iconic rock band Rivermaya, where he served as the chief songwriter and eventually lead vocalist. Under his creative direction, Rivermaya produced several hit albums. His songwriting prowess and musical versatility played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Filipino rock music as well. After leaving Rivermaya, Blanco embarked on a solo career. In his personal life, he used to be in a relationship with actress and singer Maris Racal.

As previously reported by KAMI, Rico Blanco is mourning the death of his beloved pet dog, Sylvian. The OPM icon took to social media to share the unfortunate news which also saddened many of his fans. The singer-songwriter shared Sylvian's photos, some of which display their lovely moments together. In the caption, Rico penned a heartfelt farewell message for Sylvian.

Meanwhile, in December 2024, Rico Blanco received tons of supportive messages on Instagram. This came following the posts of Jam Villanueva, the ex-girlfriend of Anthony Jennings, which involved an alleged cheating incident concerning Maris Racal. In the comments, many were saying that Rico was marked safe, and there were those who keep on telling him that they love him. Rico has been keeping mum on the issue and has not uttered any word about his ex-partner.

Source: KAMI.com.gh