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(Updated) Master Rapper Francis M succumbs to cancer

by Erwin Santiago posted on March 6, 2009  STATS: 182235 Views | 355 Comments

TV host-rapper Francis Magalona passed away earlier today, March 6, after a long battle with leukemia. Click HERE to view PEP's tribute to the the Master Rapper Francis Magalona.

Photo By: Enie Reyes (main) & Paul Mata (inset)

Francis Magalona, acknowledged as the Philippine's Master Rapper, died earlier today, March 6, after nearly seven months of battle with leukemia.

Francis's death was announced on national television by Vic Sotto in Eat Bulaga! a few minutes after 12:00 n.n. Before his treatment, Francis used to co-host the longest-running noontime show being aired on GMA-7.

A few minutes after his death was announced, QC vice mayor Herbert Bautista, Michael V, and Ogie Alcasid were spotted at Medical City in Pasig City.

His remains lie in state at the Funeraria Paz in Araneta Avenue, Quezon City. The family requested for privacy. They also asked that instead of flowers and mass cards, cash and blood donations to Philippine Red Cross will be greatly appreciated.

Tomorrow, his remains will be brought to Christ The King Memorial Chapel in Greenmeadows, Quezon City, where the fans can already see their idol for the last time.

Francis was 44.

Click HERE to view PEP's tribute to Francis Magalona

Click HERE to view PEP's tribute to the the Master Rapper Francis Magalona.

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  • 235  bethesda

    03/06/2009 | 07:13 PM
    My sincere condolences to Magalona family... May our Lord's promise comfort you in times like this...

    RIP our dear Kiko...
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  • 234  caramiel

    03/06/2009 | 07:13 PM
    huh! kla ko din gumaling na sya. na shock tlga ako,ksi it was reported na ok na sya. RIP kiko sad lhat ng tao ngayon. condolence to d family.
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  • 233  janz0625

    03/06/2009 | 07:13 PM
    na shocked kami lahat kanina sa office ng napanood namin sa news....our condolence to ur family and friends....we will miss u deefinitely....
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  • 232  echoserangdaga01

    03/06/2009 | 07:10 PM
    one of my favorite star is gone. may you rest in peace my friend Kiko. we will miss you
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  • 231  jinplacid

    03/06/2009 | 07:03 PM
    Maganda pero masakit na balita. Maganda kasi di na sya mahihirapan, sometimes mahirap magpaka-selfish kung ganito ang dinadanas ng tao. Masakit kasi Francis is a musical icon and is a big lost.

    Forever in our memory Francis M.
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  • 230  dikit007

    03/06/2009 | 07:00 PM
    Goodbye Kiko, we will miss you so much. You're in the hands of almighty God and you're sufferings would be no more coz he will grant you eternal peace.

    Condolence to the family.
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  • 229  happy_pep

    03/06/2009 | 07:00 PM
    RIP Francis M. Condolence to the family.
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  • 228  mArImArFaNaTiC

    03/06/2009 | 06:50 PM
    nakakalungkot nman,
    condolence to magalona family..
    rest in peace kiko..
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  • 227  poll

    03/06/2009 | 06:49 PM
    T.T condolence sa MAgalona Family

    Bye Francis.. MAy you rest in Peace.. tc
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  • 226  coldmama

    03/06/2009 | 06:44 PM
    to all the magalona family
    condolence poh
    i will pray that mr. raper soul will in peace and too all his family i will pray that they will move on and be strong always
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  • 225  kangkungan

    03/06/2009 | 06:40 PM
    to the magalona family, take comfort in the fact that though those who are left behind will suffer the pain, Francis will suffer no more and will forever rest in peace in the kingdom of God
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  • 224  so_what

    03/06/2009 | 06:34 PM
    I wonder ano feeling nung gumawa nung chain letter sa friendster before saying Francis magalona died from cancer.

    Naisip ko alng din, bakit the day before yung concert ng Eraserheads laging may namamatay na malapit kay Elly? First part ng concert nila, mom ni elly namatay, and now its Francis M. at tomorrow na ang concert ng Eraserheads... What a coincidence!
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  • 223  cantthinkofamonicker

    03/06/2009 | 06:28 PM
    bye kiko...you will be missed
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  • 222  rapbitzbytes

    03/06/2009 | 06:26 PM
    paalam idol... may you rest in peace...
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  • 221  loveq2_sheng

    03/06/2009 | 06:24 PM
    bye Kiko.. we'll miss u.. kakaiyak naman. condolence to the Magalona family.
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  • 220  hitek

    03/06/2009 | 06:24 PM
    God Be With you......
    You are the pioneer of Philippine Rap.
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  • 219  pinayninja636

    03/06/2009 | 06:20 PM
    youre one of my favorite sa That's Entertainment, Francis M. May you rest in peace...we'll always keep you in our hearts.
    Our Condolences to the Magalona's family...
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  • 218  girlblue

    03/06/2009 | 06:12 PM
    my heartfelt condolences to the master rapper's bereaved family.

    may God comfort you like no other can.
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  • 217  ratz

    03/06/2009 | 06:03 PM
    Nakakagulat naman itong news na ito. ang akala ko pagaling na siya!

    Nakikiramay po ako.

    Prayers for Francis M.
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  • 216  mookies_groove

    03/06/2009 | 05:56 PM
    -_-
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