Beloved actress and Red Cross leader Rosa Rosal dies at 97
- The country is grieving after the Philippine Red Cross confirmed Rosa Rosal’s passing
- The Red Cross honored her “legacy of genuine service, dignity, and love for humanity”
- Richard “Dick” Gordon remembered her as “a devoted and iconic volunteer"
- Fans recall her acclaimed films and decades of public service as her family awaits releasing official details
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Veteran actress and longtime humanitarian Rosa Rosal passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the age of 97, as officially confirmed by the Philippine National Red Cross and its chairman, former Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon.
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The organization shared the news in a statement posted on its Facebook page, saying, “With deepest sadness, the Philippine Red Cross announces the passing of Governor Rosa Rosal.”
In its tribute, the Red Cross emphasized Rosal’s profound impact on the institution, noting, “Gov. Rosal leaves behind a legacy of genuine service, dignity, and love for humanity, a legacy that will continue to guide the Philippine Red Cross and inspire generations of volunteers.”
Her decades of involvement with the organization made her one of its most recognizable and respected faces.
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Gordon issued his own message online, describing her as “a devoted and iconic volunteer whose life was defined by compassion and unwavering service.”
His homage highlighted Rosal’s commitment to humanitarian work, which ran parallel to her successful film career.
Rosal—born Florence Lansang Danon—was confirmed dead by family members to sources, though her relatives have yet to issue an official statement. Reports indicate that she was confined in a hospital at the time of her death.
Her contributions to Philippine cinema were substantial, starring in classics such as “Anak Dalita” (1956), “Badjao” (1957), and “Biyaya ng Lupa” (1959). Her performance in “Sonny Boy” (1955) earned her the prestigious FAMAS Best Actress award.
Beyond acting, she received major humanitarian recognitions, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Order of the Golden Heart. She had been part of the PNRC Board of Governors since 1965.
Details regarding her wake have yet to be announced. Just last October, FAMAS publicly apologized for an earlier erroneous post about her supposed passing, which it later retracted.
Rosa Rosal, born Florence Lansang Danon on August 16, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, was a pioneering actress and dedicated humanitarian. She rose to fame in the 1950s as a leading lady in Philippine cinema, starring in critically acclaimed films such as Sonny Boy (1955), which won her the FAMAS Best Actress Award, Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957), and Biyaya ng Lupa (1959). Rosal became known for her versatility, portraying complex and socially relevant roles that reflected Philippine society.
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