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(Updated) Master Rapper Francis M succumbs to cancer

by Erwin Santiago posted on March 6, 2009  STATS: 182149 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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  • 355  ako_ako

    06/07/2009 | 05:35 PM
    Isa po ako sa milyong tao na sobrang nalungkot sa pagkawala ni francis m. Kaya sana matugunan nyo nag katanungan ko sa nakita ko sa email nais kong malaman kung paninira lamang ba ito ng kung sino sa namayapang Francis M. Dahil dun sa email nakita ko ang mga larawan ni francis kasama ang di umano girlfriend nya may kuha sial na nag kiss, hug at kuha na mgkatabi ang kamay parehong suot ang engagement ring bang tatawagin yondi ko alam at larawan ng anak nila di umano na si Gaile Francesca. Na may kopya pa ng invitation nung baptismal nya na ginanap sa Kawit, Cavite. Pakilinaw namn po ang nalaman nmin na ito pagkat di kme mapakali at kung alam na ba ito ng pamilya ng nauna. salamat po ng marami.
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  • 354  henryramos

    04/03/2009 | 01:25 AM
    you know I can't really believe na talagang wala na siya, so sad favorite ko siya.Wala nang papalit sa kanya he's the only 1 na rapper na me puso and me patriotic sa musikang pinoy.
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  • 353  gandabae16

    03/30/2009 | 02:01 PM
    nag iisa ka lang FM......i love you personaly!!!!
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  • 352  boomboom

    03/13/2009 | 01:21 PM
    we will miss you. pinoy's must be and should be very proud of you for being makabayan and patriotic.
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  • 351  angel_ashanti

    03/13/2009 | 11:52 AM
    IDOL... daig ko pa namatayan ng kamag-anak.Until now parang ndi pa rin nagsi-sink in sa akin na wala ka MASTER RAPPER.
    Nung nag ZIRKOH kami, ang lakas lakas mo pa. Ikaw ang primetime guest nun. Pina akyat mo ko sa stage kasi nga napansin mo na lahat ng kanta mo memorize ko. Di ko makakalimutan na nung pina akyat mo ko sa stage, kinanta mo yung GIRL BE MINE.. lumuhod ka then sabi mo CMON GIVE ME A HUG. grabe.. IDOL.. sobrang bango mo nun. Kaya talagang ma mi miss kita IDOL.. Saludo ako sa pagiging mapagmahal mong asawa at tatay sa mga anak mo. Napaka bait mong tao. Sa lahat ng achievements mo ndi ka yumabang. Til now im listening ng paulit ulit ng songs mo. PANALO yung cold summer nights and girl be mine. batang bata pa boses mo dun..
    RIP Francis M. I know it's selfish sabi nga ni MAXENE pero we all wish you're still here.. But God loves you so much he does not want you to suffer physical pain anymore.. masakit man but you really have to go.. No goodbyes for you.. LOVE LIVE MASTER, my IDOL..
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  • 350  Orangepeel

    03/11/2009 | 08:27 AM
    A true LEGEND:

    He who has done his best for his own time has live at all times -Freidrich Schiller

    A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were loved by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots are withered. Carve your name on hearts and not on marble -Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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  • 349  Orangepeel

    03/11/2009 | 08:23 AM
    A true LEGEND:

    He has done his best for his own time has lived at all time - Friedrich von Schiller

    A good character is the best tombstone. Thos who loved youm and were helped by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots are whitered. carve your name on hearts not on marble - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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  • 348  Orangepeel

    03/11/2009 | 08:18 AM
    Prinesspeach nandito ka na naman he he biro lang! LOL
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  • 347  dchampion34

    03/10/2009 | 08:19 PM
    miss ko kay francis ung sigaw nya sa eat bulaga, mamimiss ko rin ung malakas na pagtawa nya pag may joke si vic o si joey,.idol ka namin dito sa bahy, fave namin lahat mga kanta mo, mga kababayan kaleidoscope man fr manila etc.rest in peace kiko,we will never forget u, u touched our lives,naiyak at nalungkot tlg ako,
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  • 346  princesspeaches

    03/10/2009 | 12:21 PM
    astig tribute ng EB nung monday! taas kamay ako kay GLOC9 mula sa puso ang iyak nung tao...pra sa mga di nkakaalam super close po si Francis kay Gloc9..sa tingin ko parehong may butihing puso si kiko at gloc9!!!
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  • 345  dikolishious

    03/10/2009 | 12:56 AM
    Condolence to the family of Francis. May he rest in peace. I know he is in heaven now and he is surely miss but he will never be forgotten. Francis will remain in the hearts and mind of every Pinoy.
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  • 344  josephineg

    03/08/2009 | 09:10 PM
    nakakalungkot naman, ang laking kawalan sa music industry at sa puso ng bawat pilipino.. will miss you francis, ang hirap naman magmahal masakit pag nawala..
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  • 343  888philwan000

    03/08/2009 | 08:11 PM
    to ms.pia and to the rest of magalona family my deepest condolences to all of you. kiko thank you for sharing all your thoughts and meaningful music to us. we will never ever forget a quot;Man from Manilaquot; who love his country dreadfully. we love you and may the good Lord guide your soul as you enter the heaven. R.I.P. Master Rapper.
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  • 342  dxbme

    03/08/2009 | 07:50 PM
    to MS. PIA arroyo magalona and to your kids:

    we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remain behind....

    TO FRNCIS M.: may your soul rest in peace...
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  • 341  dxbme

    03/08/2009 | 07:47 PM
    ayoko nang umiyak!...huhuhuh!.. prang di padin ma absorb sa aking self na wala na si francis... kahit kapamilya ako i love and i like francis magalona... ang bait at napakabuti na tao...

    RIP.. kakalungkot talaga...


    favor naman pkisabi ni ms pia pede e focus yong pix sa mukha? sana pde..
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  • 340  unmasked_cryptons

    03/08/2009 | 07:43 PM
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  • 339  GMAPinoyTV

    03/08/2009 | 07:09 PM
    'Love your country by respecting yourself...'

    Francis Magalona, you will certainly be missed... You served as an inspiration... Never will be forgotten... We will keep your memories in our hearts... May you Rest in Peace, Francis M.

    You're now in a better place...

    We'll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers!
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  • 338  mido0719

    03/08/2009 | 06:41 PM
    my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Magalona Family...we will truly miss Kiko...God bless
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  • 337  queenkimz

    03/08/2009 | 05:52 PM
    ang ganda ng tribute ng ginawa din ng asap for kiko.it only shows that showbiz and both network unite as one to acknowledge the legacy that Francis M left in our heart.
    From the bottom of our heart Thank you KIKO for making pinoy proud of your achievements....your simply one of a kind...a true showman...may you rest in peace....
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  • 336  katotohanan_lang

    03/08/2009 | 05:43 PM
    si Pia and francis nakita ko sa lunchdate, i think 15 years ago.

    nagulat ako ganun pa rin ang mukha or hitsura nila pareho. mga baby face.

    rest in peace KIKO...
    condolence to the family
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