Eddie Garcia under critical observation after severe heart attack —family

Veteran actor Eddie Garcia is under critical observation in hospital after suffering a severe heart attack on Saturday during a taping for an upcoming show.

"Manoy Eddie Garcia is at a taping this Saturday morning when he suffered from a severe heart attack. He is still under critical observation and all his doctors are doing their best to assure that he gets the best care," his family said in a statement.

Eddie was on the set of his upcoming series with GMA Network when he reportedly collapsed.

His family asked for prayers following the incident.

"Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who have expressed concerns and extended prayers. Please continue praying for Tito Eddie’s fast recovery."

"At 90, he is still doing what he love most, acting. He is a pillar of the industry and is very passionate about his craft. We would like to request his fans and everyone to pray with us so he could get better the soonest time possible. Thank you," the statement added.

The series serves as his comeback project with the Kapuso Network, where he is joined by Gabbi Garcia, Thea Tolentino, and Gil Cuerva.

Actress Vivian Velez earlier asked for prayers for the veteran actor.

"Let’s pray for the speedy recovery of direk Eddie Garcia now in critical condition," Velez wrote.

Garcia and Velez appeared in some films together, among them "Walang Bakas na Naiiwan" and "Blood Run". —KG/MDM, GMA News