Article posted March 09, 2009
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Ngayong tanghali lang, in-announce sa Eat Bulaga ang pagpanaw ng Master Rapper na si Francis Magalona. He was 44 years old.
Francis, Kiko to his close friends, was diagnosed with leukemia in August last year. He informed his friends and fans about his condition in the noontime show, but appealed to them, "I don't want a media circus. I want privacy with my family."
His wishes were respected, pero sinundan pa rin ng mga tao -- most especially by his fans -- ang what seemed to be, at the time, his road to recovery.
Glad to be home
Sometime in October, Francis M. was able to return sa Eat Bulaga to perform with Ely Buendia who was then recently discharged from the hospital. Afterwards, he said: "Ang feeling ko, last time I stepped there was August 4, you know it's been a long journey -- sometimes sad, sometimes painful, sometimes happy, and hopeful, and now, to step actually in the studio, grab on the microphone, perform, see all the people -- I'm very happy, I'm glad to be home."
Then, Francis says that he's getting by with prayers--"The Lord, I always pray to him, my children and family, and all the people who have been praying for me -- my followers, supporters, of course, Eat Bulaga family. They've been with me throughout this journey, and I'm still undergoing treatment. In December I'll do my third chemotherapy treatment for the year. This is all part of maintenance program."
During all this, the Master Rapper was still very vocal about his gratitude for his Eat Bulaga family. "I'd like to thank, of course Mr. Tony Tuviera, the TAPE staff, of course, Eat Bulaga, Tito, Vic and Joey, [those] who have donated their effort and time to do these fundraisers, sina Richard Gomez, Bagets group, sina ate V, my doctors at the Medical City, nurses, all of them thank you very much. And of course, I would also like to thank Senator Richard Gordon, for helping me sa blood ko sa Red Cross, si tita Rosa Rosal, my sisters, the Bosconians, Ms. Malou Fagar, Allan K. If your name escapes me right now, you know who you are, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you much."
Francis had a breakthrough sa kanyang sakit, and he even scheduled a live chat with iGMA so he could get to spend some time with his fans online. But he had to cancel his appearance for another hospital trip.
Return to the hospital
Pia Arroyo-Magalona sent iGMA a text message to say so:
Monday, November 17, 2008 -- "Francis is very enthusiastic about gracing your live chat activity which we scheduled with you way in advance of Nov 26. Unfortunately, I think I will have to ask you to maybe postpone the event for now, while it's still a while away. He is in hospital again for tests to find out what is causing his almost-daily intermittent fevers."
Sa Showbiz Central, Francis was interviewed about his return to the hospital at ito ang sinabi niya: "Well, since my last chemotherapy session, I did one transfusion of apheresis platelets and then after that I've been having intermittent fever. So I've been having some chills and I decided to go to the doctor lately (last Friday, November 14). My doctor [however] flew to the States, [so] I saw another doctor, upon her recommendation. And then 'yun.
"All throughout, they had me tested, they wanted to pinpoint where it was coming from. They thought I had this kind of thing and this kind of thing. All results naman were good. I did a CT scan just recently a couple of nights ago, and it's okay. So right now, I'll be doing a bone marrow extraction, probably by Tuesday, and then I might do my third cycle for chemotherapy as part of the maintenance I have," kuwento ni Francis about the treatment he is receiving.
Last January, Francis posted his last public blog entry sa kanyang multiply site where he announced that he was preparing for his 4th Chemotherapy cycle.
At the time of his death, Francis had been working on a 8-single release that was supposed to come out as a full album later on. He was also working with fellow celebrities who had been diagnosed with life-threatening illness for a special project called "The Sickos".
Sa pagpanaw ni Francis M., he left behind his wife, Pia and their eight children.
Here at iGMA, nakikiramay kami sa pamilya at mga kaibigan ng Master Rapper. Francis M., we salute you. -- Photo courtesy of Francis M
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11. Posted by jani_shy
on March 15, 2009
to the king of rap, d master rapper... im gonna miss you...i know ur in our creator!!! i promise that i will gonna visit your store - 3 stars and a sun and i will buy some!!! and i will always listen and keep ur music alive!!! we love yah... rap in peace!!!
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12. Posted by breeze
on March 14, 2009
Para kay KIKO!! Meron akong kababayan tubong manila Sa bawat awitin nya’y dala ay isang paalala Na bawat Pilipino may iisang dugo at wika Na nagpapahiwating ng pagkakaisa sa bansa.. Meron akong kakilala Dala nya ay pag-asa Sa ating lahat nagpapasaya Sa bawat awiting kanya ay ginawa. Meron akong nakita Sa bawat takbo ng buhay nya Inspirasyon ang bitbit sa kanyang mga mata Ngiting nagpapahiwatig na kanyang mga laban. Ako ngayon napaup Nagsusulat ng tulang ito Para sa mga naiwang Inspirasyon At awitin sa amin ay tinatak mo Tatak ng tunay na PILIPINO.. Iyan ang tatak ng tunay na “Kiko” Francis Magalona.. Isa kang tunay na Pilipino. Maraming Salamat sa iyo “Kababayan KO!” - Bryan Edward M. Briones.
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13. Posted by ellezirk
on March 13, 2009
everytime nkakakita ako ng mga photos and videos ni sir kiko palage ko siyang naalala and yung mga songs nia na tumatak na sa mga isip at puso ng mga pinoy...to you sir kiko we salute you for your love to our country...because of your songs na namulat ang mga pinoy na dapat pala tayong maging proud sa mga sarili natin na dapat pala natin ipagmalaki ang mga kakayahan ng pinoy...now im soo proud of being a filipino...we will surely miss you.....we will continue listening to your music..we will support fmcc...may you have a good journey....sabe ng iba kung kelan daw patay na tska lang naaalala..mali sila dahil simula pa lang dati mahal ka na ng mga pinoy...mahal ka mahal ka ng mga pinoy sir kiko....you will always be our master rapper.............and lastly its not goodbye sir kiko only later...so see you..........mahal ka ng pinoy .........we're proud of you sir kiko....
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14. Posted by z_i_r_k_t_i_n_a
on March 13, 2009
to the master rapper that touches many hearts of the filipino's, We wont never forget you, you will be remain alive in our hearts, thank you for the inspirations that u gave in us....ur an angel that GOD sent us to be a better person like you... Ur legacy will remain forever,,,we gonna miss you MASTER RAPPER ,,-thank you so much.... ,,-we know tht GOD will take care of you now...
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15. Posted by josephineg
on March 13, 2009
sir francin, para akong namatayan ng kamag -anak , very sad naman, ikumusta mo nalang ako sa father ko up there, miss you sir , ur such a great loss
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16. Posted by adik_ako
on March 12, 2009
first of all i would like to extend my deepest symphaty and condolences to KIKO's lovely wife and 8 children. you may not know me but i was touched by KIKO's music. i know MASTER RAPPER is now with his real master and that we don't have to worry about him, he's in a better place right now. he's already in a world where there is eternal happiness. we have to accept the fact that he left us but it is just his body who really left, his presence will always be kept in our hearts. as we move on one step forward in life without him, i know he's just right behind us and looking after our every actions such us achievements and joyfull moments. he did not leave us because he wanted it but he left us because he wanted to look after after us in the way we never see...MASTER RAPPER IS NOW WITH THE REAL MASTER!
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17. Posted by mtipton_178
on March 12, 2009
my heartfelt condolences to the family of late Francis "kiko" Magalona. I am a filipina, from Fort Worth, Texas. I am fan of "Eat Bulaga" the reason why we have the TFC, and was so sudden last friday when Vic Sotto announces that Kiko had passed away, i can't help myself crying. But, for his family, watching him in pain, i'm sure they are now happy knowing that Kiko is now at peace, with his Creator. You are loved "Kiko" not only by your family but, for every filipino whom you have helped fulfilling their dreams even in your own little ways. Our prayers is with your family, to Pia ang your 8 beautiful children. Go in Peace "Kiko" and keep watching your family. MABUHAY KA, KABABAYAN KO.
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18. Posted by kate_kimberly
on March 11, 2009
TO Magalona's Family...condolense po..To Francis Magalona a.k.a Kiko we will miss u...nagpa2 salamat ako kc last year MAY 3, 2008 nakita kita inperson sa eatbulaga...thank u sa mga n share mong kabutihan... you may now rest in Peace..... THANK YOU...
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19. Posted by crazychao
on March 11, 2009
Yngats po Sir KIKO.. You'll be always here on our hearts.. kaleidoscope world...
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20. Posted by iansponge
on March 11, 2009
iT waS a sHocking mOment that whiLe iM eaTinG mY lunch suDDenLy i hEaRd From boSSinG viC soTTo laSt maRch 6(aCtuaLLy i aM oN mY frienDs hOusE anD cElebRatiNg heR birthday..)tHat fRancis maGalonA haD paSSed aWay aNd fiNaLLy leaVe us. I feel weAk in thE moment. I suDDenly paUse fOr a MomenT tO pRay fOr him aNd i cRy bEcausE as i haVe kNown,kiKo iS oN tHe pRocEss oF recOveRy. SincE then, everytime i watched tV iTs aLL aBout tHe maN fRom maniLa.I want to go at his burial but then i dont have money so i just watch his burial on tv.I noticed that there are several fans, artists, rappers, politicians, and friends of kiko was there.I knew it.I feel regret because i dont have my last look to my idol. I hope his family would read it. I salute Mrs. Pia for her strength on facing that very difficult problem from the start. And ofcourse to mR. FrancisM.I salute you for being a proud filipino and for inspiring us youth.I wish, I hope and I pray for your soul. Your songs have touched our minds
