Eddie Garcia left an ‘indelible mark’ in hearts, minds of Pinoys

Malacañang on Friday said the death of screen legend Eddie Garcia was a “heartbreaking loss” for the entertainment industry where he thrived for seven decades.

Garcia died last Thursday after suffering from a neck fracture during a taping for a GMA television show recently.

“It is a heartbreaking loss for the entertainment industry, which he dearly loved. Manoy died with his boots on, in a manner of speaking, doing what he loved most – acting,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said.

Panelo expressed Palace’s “deepest condolences” to the family, friends, colleagues, fans and loved ones of Garcia and prayed for the actor’s eternal repose.

“Mr. Eddie Garcia, popularly known as ‘Manoy,’ left an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of Filipino moviegoers and audience, with a career that spanned nearly seven decades,” Panelo said.

“His immense contributions were nonpareil for he was the only Filipino inducted in three categories in the FAMAS Hall of Fame as Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director by far.”

Garcia was 90 years old. —LBG, GMA News