US EditionFilipino 'Anak' Singer Aguilar Dies Aged 72
- Filipino singer-songwriter Freddie Aguilar died aged 72 on May 27, 2025, at the Philippine Heart Center in Manila due to cardiac arrest from kidney failure and pneumonia complications.
- Aguilar gained worldwide recognition after his Tagalog song "Anak" became a major international success in the 1970s Original Pilipino Music movement, with global sales exceeding 30 million copies.
- He was recognized for his involvement in political activism, most notably through his powerful performance of the patriotic song "Bayan Ko" during the 1986 mass movement that led to the ousting of the Marcos regime, and he frequently addressed social issues in his music.
- In 2018, the Philippine Senate recognized Aguilar for his exceptional and enduring impact on the nation’s arts and cultural heritage, highlighting him as the sole Filipino singer-songwriter to achieve widespread success in Western markets and elevate the country’s global reputation.
- Freddie Aguilar leaves behind his wife, Jovie Albao-Aguilar, and four children, while his music continues to inspire and be celebrated in Filipino households and public venues long after his death.
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Freddie Aguilar passes away at 72
(UPDATE) FOLK singer and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) icon Freddie Aguilar died Tuesday. He was 72. Reports said Aguilar passed away around 1:30 a.m. at the Philippine Heart Center. The Manila Times reached out to his family for confirmation of the cause of death, but as of posting, there has been no official statement. In a Facebook post, actress Vivian Velez confirmed his passing. She wrote, "OPM icon Freddie Aguilar has passed away today (Ma…
Freddie Aguilar, ‘Anak’ Hitmaker and Filipino Folk Icon, Dies at 72 - Asian Journal News
Photo by Martine Girard, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Freddie Aguilar, the trailblazing folk musician whose timeless anthem “Anak” touched millions around the... The post Freddie Aguilar, ‘Anak’ Hitmaker and Filipino Folk Icon, Dies at 72 appeared first on Asian Journal News.
Freddie Aguilar, pumanaw na sa edad na 72
Pumanaw na ang legendary OPM icon na si Freddie Aguilar sa edad na 72. Namayapa ang "Anak" hitmaker sa Philippine Heart Center sa Quezon City ngayong Martes, May 27, ayon sa Facebook post ng aktres na si Vivian Velez. Sulat niya, "OPM icon Freddie Aguilar has passed away today (May 27) at the PH Heart Center Hospital. He was 72 years old. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. His music will forever live on in our hearts. #Fredd…
Filipino Musician Freddie Aguilar Passes Away at 72
Photo Credit: Jeoffrey Maitem | Getty Images In a tragic turn of events, Atty. George Briones, the general counsel of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, has come out to confirm the death of iconic Filipino musician Freddie Aguilar. The “Anak” singer, who, alongside his exploits in the music industry, served as the national executive vice president of PFP, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, May 27. Freddie Aguilar passes away at 72, claims repor…
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