Emman Nimedez trends as netizens pay tribute to the vlogger
Vlogger Emman Nimedez passed away before dawn Sunday after battling acute myeloid leukemia, shocking and surprising everybody who's stayed with Emman since he opened up about his illness last May.
On social media, Emman has been in the trending topics of Twitter Philippines all through Sunday morning as tributes poured in for him, including many of his celebrity friends, who have consistently shown support for Emman.
Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao sent her condolences to Emman's family and friends, saying, "I am deeply shocked and saddened. Not only is he a friend and colleague but a teammate as well."
"Dear Emman, you will be missed," she added.
I am deeply shocked and saddened. Not only is he a friend and colleaggue but a teammate as well.. our carry for Team Sapphire. An extremely talented creator and humble guy... Dear Emman, you will be missed. ???? Deepest condelences to his family and friends.. ???????? pic.twitter.com/5HPzkDpYbt
— Alodia Gosiengfiao (@AlodiaAlmira) August 16, 2020
"Rest in paradise," Ben&Ben wrote on Twitter, tagging Emman.
rest in paradise, @EmmanNimedez
— Ben&Ben (@BenAndBenMusic) August 16, 2020
On Instagram, Kapuso celebrity Isabel Ortega posted several photos with Emman and shared her hurt. "Ang sakit, last time na nagusap tayo, sinabi mo na kaya pa eh."
"Isa ka sa mga naging malapit ko na kaibigan sa showbiz. Isa ka sa mga tao na nagi-inspire hindi lang sa akin, kundi sa maraming tao. Rest in peace, Emman. Mahal kita," she added.
Some netizens are saying how his song "Teka Lang" have now taken on a new meaning, while others have been quoting Emman's ominous line: "If i die, I am a legend." There are a few more referencing Team Payaman, and how it can't be spelled without him.
"if i die, I am a legend" - Emman Nimedez
— chintot? ???? | ? ????'? ??? ?? (@kmthyngluvv) August 16, 2020
woke up seeing a bad and sad news that one of the YouTube creator and vlogger, Emman Nimedez has passed away today at the age of 27 after a battle with leukemia
you can rest now, no more pain, You will be missed, Rest in peace Emman. pic.twitter.com/OJdngfczFT
Now that emman Is gone suddenly, this song hits differently ?? pic.twitter.com/TuiEjFn2fi
— A?? ???? || PH GA ???? (@woodralemz) August 16, 2020
Can't spell T????A???? PAYA???????????? without you man .
— Jio Codera (@YassiTaulava) August 16, 2020
Rest in Paradise Emman , Idol , Sir .. ???????? pic.twitter.com/QtXLRHQt6f
There were more who thanked Emman for setting the bar high, for inspiring them, while there were those who said what everybody is thinking: We lost a great talent today.
Rest in Paradise Emman. Im one of the people you inspired so much. Your music, your artistry and everything. You will forever be remembered. (I made this dance nung nalaman kong may sakit siya, and this is for him) ???????? pic.twitter.com/pEUhS8thfE
— justin bangsil (@justinbangsil) August 16, 2020
One of the most respectful youtuber in the Philippines, his content is very accurate neither adult nor children it depends who's watching. I really admire your short film, it makes the people realize what's the real world of fantasy, love story and also gaming.
— Hot.Cream (@ManlunasBryan) August 16, 2020
Kudos #emman ???? pic.twitter.com/1MdSiI5bs6
Our Pambansang Oppa is now signing off.
— ???? (@vluna____) August 16, 2020
You said before “If I die Im a Legend” yes emman, you are ????????.
pic.twitter.com/C4Dqh1nqHo
rest in peace to our pambansang oppa, emman nimedez. thankyou for the videos that you've made and bringing us a smile because of your works. pic.twitter.com/zprL30mTF3
— ????? // taekook au???? (@seokjiniebbbang) August 16, 2020
rip to emman, i remember watching his vidoes when i was younger and felt inspired to pursue film or multimedia arts :-(( rest in peace idol accept mo ko diyan idol ???????? pic.twitter.com/OcIc9lcpZr
— maki ????????? (@stylisticating) August 16, 2020
On Friday, Emman was in critical condition after he encountered kidney failure and blood complications.
His girlfriend Peachy Santos confirmed his passing on Facebook Sunday.
Emman started making videos on YouTube in 2011. He became popular in 2017 after his parody videos went viral on the internet. As of posting, his YouTube channel has more than 2M subscribers. — LA, GMA News