Ronaldo Valdez, a renowned veteran Filipino film and television actor, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, 17 December 2023, at the age of 76. Ronaldo Valdez was known as a versatile actor who had made a widespread contribution to the entertainment industry, and the death of the veteran actor has spread the layer of grief and mourning.
How did Ronaldo Valdez die?
Ronaldo Valdez unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, 17 December 2023, and the cause and circumstances of his death have not yet been known to the general public at the time of this publication. According to the source, it has been reported that he died due to suicide.
However, there is no confirmation of this news by his family and representative. Since there is no confirmed news available, it is essential to respect the privacy of the family in this challenging time. The actor is left behind his wife, Maria Fe Gibbs, and children, singer and comedian Janno Gibs and singer-actress Melissa Gibbs.
Who was Ronaldo Valdez?
Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs, famously known as Ronaldo Gibbs, was born on 27 November 1947. He was a reputable Filipino film and television actor who had spent more than five decades in the industry and made significant contributions. Ronaldo Gibbs started his career as a leading man and was famous for serving paternal and antagonist roles in the film and TV industry.
He was the first Filipino Colonel Sanders in KFC advertisements. In the mid-1960s, he was discovered by Dolphy and then got an opportunity for numerous films in the 1970s, where he earned massive popularity for his role as a father and wealthy father figure.
He has starred in many films, including Cedie, The Flor Contemplacion Story, and Seven Sundays, and features in many series, including Mula SA Puso, I Love Betty la Fea, and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Ronaldo’s most recent project was Los Bastardos from 2018 to 2019, and Kathneil’s series 2 Good 2 Be True. In 2015, he was acclaimed for the Golden Screen TV Awards Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Drama.
Obituary and funeral
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