Master Rapper Francis Magalona passes away at 44

MANILA, Philippines - Master Rapper Francis Magalona, 44, passed away Friday. Vic Sotto confirmed the news over GMA's noontime show "Eat Bulaga" and asked for a minute of prayer for the eternal repose of the singer-composer's soul.

A doctor at the hospital who requested anonymity told reporters that Magalona succumbed to multiple organ failure "secondary to severe sepsis and secondary to pneumonia."

Magalona's battle with the illness was made public last year.

Master Rapper Francis Magalona passes away at 44 FrancisM_blog

Master Rapper Francis Magalona passes away at 44 FrancisM_blog

The 44-year-old singer-composer told the Philippine Entertainment Portal in December 2008 that he survived a delicate medical condition days before he was dispatched from a hospital.

"Akala ko kasi magki-Christmas ako sa ospital, e, [I thought I would spend Christmas in the hospital] because I had a very, very, very close brush with death last December 4. I went into septic shock and it was a very scary moment," he said in an earlier interview.

It was announced last year that Magalona was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant.

"My doctor said I'm in remission right now after my third chemo cycle. So, my next move would be to do the bone marrow transplant and I'm very happy to announce that I was able to find a match. One of my sisters from the States we have the same tissue typing so she would be my donor," he added.

In a GMA "Flash Report" Friday, reporter Sandra Aguinaldo said among the first personalities to rush to the Medical City Hospital in Mandaluyong City to condole with the family of Magalona were long-time friends Michael V, singer Ogie Alcasid, and Quezon City Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Also rushing to the hospital was veteran actress Rosa Rosal, who chairs the Philippine National Red Cross Blood Donation program.

Comedian Michael V said Magalona died with his entire family around him.

After spending some time with Magalona’s family inside the hospital, Michael V went outside and told reporters how much the Philippines’ Master Rapper had influenced him in his rap music career.

wow.
i can't believe it.
when i came home a while ago, someone said he is already dead.
i searched the net about it, and i saw the news. he already died.
please pray for the Master Rapper

thats SAD

i Lab his SONG KALEIDOSCOPE

how sad sa kanya
yeah napanoud ko news
kalungkot

Guest

kalungkot

wala na si idol

sayang ..tsk2x..

kawawa nmn .. cry

kalungkot nman cry

hmm..

kakalungkot nmn..

gnda ng mga kantah nyah.. cry

-nagising ako that day
-dumating classm8 ko
-punta kami resort
-pag bukas ko monitor
-puro GM sa YM
-francis is DEAD
-nagulat ako

-then AUN, kalungkot.. one of my idol KIKO...! :)

^ charing !

pero .. nkakalungkot parin cry

d matanggap na wala na xa
wala na ung MAGALING MG RAP .. awoo .. :(

RIP cry

^ hm..

sayang c kiko..

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