Claudine visits Rico Yan's grave for his 41st birth anniversary

Claudine Barretto on Monday celebrated what would have been the 41st birthday of her late boyfriend, Rico Yan.

The former actress brought flowers to Rico's grave. She was accompanied by her son, Santino.

Claudine posted a photo of her visit on her Instagram account, captioned with a birthday greeting for her former love.

 

@santino_barretto_santiago @tinamarieyan Happy happy Birthday RY????????????????????????????????????????????

A photo posted by @claubarretto on

Mar 14, 2016 at 2:08am PDT

She also shared an old photo of Rico, who passed away in his sleep due to hemorrhagic pancreatis while vacationing in Dos Palmas Resort, Palawan on March 29, 2002.

 

Happy happy Birthday RY. You are terribly missed & loved.bet your celebrating with Direk Wenn up there.????????????????????

A photo posted by @claubarretto on

Mar 14, 2016 at 12:31am PDT

Claudine and Rico had been a popular couple on- and off- screen.

During Rico's death anniversary last year, Claudine revealed that March 29 is her "nightmare" every year. —Jessica Bartolome/JST, GMA News