:exclamation: Note: This post has been updated. (3-9-2009)
I was doing some ad hoc tasks in the office when I overheard two of my officemates talking about Francis Magalona’s death.
“What?! Francis M. is dead? When? How come? I thought he just had a bone marrow transplant?! Oh my god, he’s too young and has 8 children!” I was totally shocked that I couldn’t stop talking.
I was told that he passed away at 12 noon yesterday. So apparently, I was the last person in the office to know about this heart-breaking news. They said it was announced at 12 noon on Eat Bulaga. So being the internet-junkie that I am, I searched for a video footage online.
And silently, tears started falling from my eyes while I was watching this video. 
This is really sad! You might wanna see this too.
from GMANews.TV
I grew up singing the man’s songs. His love for his country was undeniably overflowing. The lyrics of his songs have always reminded me that I should always be proud that I am a Filipino no matter what happens. Kaleidoscope World, The Man from Manila and Mga Kababayan Ko are his songs that truly inspire not just me, but the many Filipinos across the nation. And oh! Who would ever forget about the love songs Cold Summer Nights and Hangga’t Yakap? I love those songs too! :hearty:
Anyway, I came across his blog (Francis Magalona.Multiply.Com) today and quoted below was his last post dated Jan. 14, 2009. The way he battled against cancer was admirable beyond words. I was really touched!
Good evening people. I am getting prepared for my 4th Chemotherapy cycle, and I will be admitted tonight at The Medical City. I will be doing some tests tomorrow, wish me luck. Friday I begin my 4th cycle which is a Hi-Dose kind, as will be taking 6 grams of Cytarabin™ a day every other day for 3 days.
I will be at the 14th floor of the TMC, as usual. I brought alot reading materials (bible included!) and dvds to keep me company while I do my treatment. I will be doing my radiation treatment by February and my PBSCT (Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant) will be done by March.
I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers. To His will I submit myself.
God bless you, my friend.
PS: I will be needing blood donors for blood and platelets. Please go to the lower ground floor of The Medical City and donate blood in my name. For platelets Apheresis you may go have yourself screened at the Phil. Nat’l Red Cross at the Pier in Manila. I am type O positive. Thank you again.
May he rest in peace… :sigh: I’m quite sure that through his songs, his legacy will remain forever. See you again, Kiko! Thank you for sharing your wonderful music with us!
The Master Rapper of the Philippines is now at peace with his Master. :7:
He also put up another website entitled Francis M.’s Happy Battle. Click here.
Trivia:
Have I seen him in person?
Yes I have. He was one of the guests at our company Christmas Party about three years ago. And I’d say his appeal among his audience hasn’t changed since he made it big in the music industry. He still carried that very same charisma he had when I was in elementary school. People were screaming his name at the top of their lungs (including me!). The applause was deafening. What I found rather amazing was the fact that he still looked so young despite his age. He still looked like a teen-ager! But needless to say, everyone was so happy with his performance that night.
I was starstruck. I think we all were.
That’s Francis M.
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» Saturday
yeah! he just died yesterday. sad din ako kasi kahit paano naging idol ko siya. tsaka marami talagang humahanga sa kaniya dito sa pinas.
no matter where he is i know he is with god our father.
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» Saturday
hi mare! sad nga ng news pero I know he lived his life well kaya he’s at a much better place now. Di pa nga ko nanganganak. 36wks na kahapon
Siguro 2wks pa hehehe 
miss you na rin! kisses to greggy! :heart:
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» Sunday
I heard nga. Nakakagulat no? Binasa ko din mga entries nya before sa multiply. Hayy, Nasa house of God na sya
I’m sure he’s happy there.
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» Sunday
i know happy na cya wherever he is.. he’s such a big Loss.. at 44 ang dami na nyang na’accompLish.. sayang taLaga.. nakakguLat..
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» Monday
we were watching EB last Friday, Sa Pula sa Puti tapos nag commercial break, then pagbalik lahat n ng host nandun sa harap, serious mode. So naisip namin, may nangyari, kasi ganun din halos nung inanounce nila na may sakit si Kiko last year. When Vic mentioned Francis M, nasabi n namin agad na ha? akala namin pagaling na sya kasi kumanta pa sya dati sa EB diba?
Masaya na sya kung nasaan man sya ngayon. May he rest in peace.
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» Monday
honga napaka bata pa nya.
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» Monday
sobrang nkakaguLat nga ung nangyari kay francis M.. hindi ko napanuod ung EB nung nag announce si vic sotto eh.. naLaman ko Lang ung baLita nung nag onLine ako sa ragnarok and some of the pLayers were taLking about him.. that he aLready passed away that day.. i was reaLLy shocked about it.. nakakapanghinayang that someone Like him eh mwawaLa ng maaga..
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» Tuesday
nalaman ko yan nung lunch time namen sa school nagulat din ako actually but then i think mas okay naren yun atleast na-end na yung hardtimes nya.. let’s all pray for the comfort of his family!
and trulily!!! he’s super gwapo!
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» Tuesday
i was really sad too when someone told me that he passed away.. he’s such a nice person.. i know he is.. we all know he is.. it’s really unexpected because we all thought that he’s going to recover and be able to live until 70++ .. *sigh*
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