Bert Nievera, veteran singer and father of Martin Nievera, passes away

Veteran singer Bert Nievera has passed away at age 81.

Dubbed the Johnny Mathis of the Philippines for his smooth singing voice, his passing was announced by his son Martin Nievera.

"I can’t believe you’re gone. Life will never be the same again," Martin wrote on Tuesday.

 

#RobertinParadise I can’t believe you’re gone. Life will never be the same again.

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Mar 27, 2018 at 4:50am PDT

Martin's ex-wife Pops Fernandez also took to Instagram to express her grief.

"To daddy bert nievera.. my second dad... may you rest in peace... so saddened to hear this news... thank you for all the beautiful memories... ????????????????condolences to the nievera family..." she wrote.

 

To daddy bert nievera.. my second dad... may you rest in peace... so saddened to hear this news... thank you for all the beautiful memories... ????????????????condolences to the nievera family... @martinnievera @vixnievera @zdzieba

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Mar 27, 2018 at 4:45am PDT

Martin and Pops' son Robin, also had an emotional message for his grandfather.

 

To the one that started it all. The one the keeps singing even though he "forgot the stupid words." Thank you for the memories, Lolo. I love you and I will miss you.

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Mar 27, 2018 at 6:05am PDT

"To the one that started it all. The one the keeps singing even though he "forgot the stupid words." Thank you for the memories, Lolo. I love you and I will miss you," he wrote. —JST, GMA News