The veteran multi-awarded actor Ronaldo Valdez passed away last Sunday afternoon, December 17, 2023.
He was 77.
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed the passing of the veteran actor.
His bereaved family, including his wife Maria Fe Gibbs, and children Janno and Melissa Gibbs, has not yet issued an official statement.
It is important to respect the grieving process of the Gibbs family, and the public should refrain from speculating about the cause of his death.
Since the news of Ronaldo’s passing spread, condolences have poured in on his Instagram account from admirers who can’t believe he is gone.
“Lolo Sir” became the customary term for Ronaldo among the younger generation due to his role in “2 Good 2 Be True,” the romantic-comedy series on the Kapamilya Channel starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. It aired from May 16, 2022, to November 11, 2022.
Ronaldo was last seen in “Ikaw at Ako,” a film where he starred alongside Rhian Ramos, Paolo Contis, and Boots Anson Rodrigo, released exclusively on December 6, 2023.
There was no opportunity for the entertainment press to interview Ronaldo at the press conference of “Ikaw at Ako,” held at Viva Café on November 29, 2023, two days after his 77th birthday on November 27, as he did not attend.
Ronaldo began his acting career in the mid-60s, becoming known as a versatile actor capable of portraying almost every type of role, including protagonist, antagonist, and even gay roles.
Some of his recent projects include the film “Seven Sundays” (2017) and the television series “Ang Probinsyano.”
