Comedian-singer Jograd dela Torre dies

Comedian-singer Jograd dela Torre has passed away.

In a Facebook post, Wednesday, his daughter, Abba, confirmed the sad news.

“Good evening po, this is Abba the daughter of Jograd Dela Torre. Sa lahat po ng nagtatanong sa kung anong nangyare kay daddy, nagkaron po sya ng acute hepatic failure, chronic liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, and pumalo po ng 500 ang sugar ni daddy,” the post shared on Jograd’s account read.

[Good evening, this is Abba, the daughter of Jograd Dela Torre. To everyone inquiring about what happened to Daddy, he experienced acute hepatic failure, chronic liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, and his blood sugar reached 500.]

His wake will be held at St. Peter Chapels in Sampaloc, Manila.

Those who want to send financial help for Jograd’s family may send it through the GCash account of Elma David at 09684480500.

Jograd was known for his projects Okleng Tokleng (1986), Cubao Kid: Until the Last Bullet (2017), and more.

He also joined Nora Aunor and German Moreno in the musical variety show "Superstar.”

—Carby Basina/CACM, GMA Integrated News