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Comedian Redford White has passed away at 54

by Erwin Santiago posted on July 25, 2010  STATS: 2425 Views | 109 Comments

 

Redford White, who became one of the top comedians in the '80s and '90s, passed away early this morning, July 25, at the age of 54.

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Comedian Redford White passed away at 6:47 a.m. today, July 25. He was 54.

According to Tweets from his friends, Redford died from complications of brain cancer. APO Hiking Society's Jim Paredes, a close friend of Redford, said in his Tweet that the comedian died "peacefully."

Redford was first seen in the TV sitcom Iskul Bukol of Tito, Vic & Joey in the late '70's. He played Mang Temi's (Bing Angeles) helper in the school cafeteria.

Because of his unique brand of comedy, Redford became one of the top comedians in the '80s starring in a string of hit movies like Boni & Klayd (1981) with Pia Moran, Darakula (1982), Wrong Mistake (1983) with Chiquito, Hee-Man: Master of None (1983) with Roderick Paulate, Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984) with Jess Lapid Jr., Sekreta Ini (1984), S.W.A.K. (1985),  Johnny Rambo Tango (1984), No Return No Exchange (1986), The Untouchable Family (1988) with Regine Velasquez, and Captain Yagit (1989).

In the '90s, his tandem with Eric Quizon in the sitcom Buddy En Sol became so successful that they also made a series of films based on their TV characters.

Redford continued doing lead roles in movies in the '90s, like Neber 2 Geder (1996) with Andrew E, Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (1997) with Dennis Padilla, Ala Eh Con Bisoy (1998) with Leo Martinez, Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) with Babalu, and Haba Baba Doo! Puti Puti Poo! (1998).

On TV, his last two shows were GMA-7's Daddy Di Do Du (2001-2007) and ABS-CBN's Kokey (2007).

The comedian, Cipriano Cermeno in real life, is survived by his wife Elena.

His remains lay in state at Sto. Niño de Maligaya Chapel in Caloocan City.

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  • 109  czeska221

    07/26/2010 | 08:40 PM
    Condolences to the family of Redford. One of the best comedians I've known. We will surely miss you. Rest in Peace
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  • 108  Renar

    07/26/2010 | 06:34 PM
    A true comedic genius. You will be greatly missed . Condolence to Mr. Redford White's love ones.
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  • 107  peach_n_plum

    07/26/2010 | 06:13 PM
    Rest in peace! We bumped into him last year at the Agana Cathedral, Guam with my husband. He was smiling! Very nice guy! Let's all pray for him. Condolence to his family!
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  • 106  missPsycho

    07/26/2010 | 06:02 PM
    on my WAY to school po yan. sorry for the typo error
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  • 105  missPsycho

    07/26/2010 | 06:01 PM
    kanina lang while i was on my wall to school biglang pumasok sa isip ko si Mr White nag taka ako kung bakit eto pala ang dahilan. I was saddened upon reading this because for me he is not just a comedian but a genius actor that the Filipinos ever had. RIP Mr. Redford White, thank you for all the laughters you shared with us.
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  • 104  daredeviltry

    07/26/2010 | 05:03 PM
    condelence...
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  • 103  aniston

    07/26/2010 | 03:05 PM
    condolence. Fave ko sya sa Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon and Aiko nun.
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  • 102  mildred55

    07/26/2010 | 02:21 PM
    he was a Carolinian - a product of University of San Carlos Cebu. ahead siya ng one year sa akin. mabait at humble
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  • 101  claudzpoint

    07/26/2010 | 01:14 PM
    Condolence to his family amp; friends...

    I know Redford his previous shows like Daddy Di Do Du was succesful tsaka tau binibigyan ng saya sa kanyang comedy role...

    Sana take care din ung mga kasama niya sa showbiz higit pa po dun ung mga tagahanga niya...

    Rest In Peace, Redford...
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  • 100  undomesticgoddess

    07/26/2010 | 12:40 PM
    nakakalungkot. kinalakihan ko na mga pelikula niya lalo na ung mga kasama si serena. corny kung tutuusin pero ewan ko ba nakakatawa talaga si redfort white.

    rest in peace idol.
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  • 99  stygian

    07/26/2010 | 11:27 AM
    Yeah! The best talaga si Redford! Di niya kailangan mambastos at mang alipusta para magpatawa. Di tulad ng mga comedy ngayon na korny na at puro pang spoof lng ng mga pelikula, teleserye, sikat na tao, at mga commercials ginagawa nila.
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  • 98  pep_dropper

    07/26/2010 | 10:08 AM
    Buddy en SOl and Daddy di do du, very kewl si Redford sa kanyang character.

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  • 97  chrisia

    07/26/2010 | 10:03 AM
    Condolences to the family. few nalang talaga ang masasabi nating tunay na comedians in todays generation or meron pa nga ba? Hindi ko gusto ang ways ng mga comedians ngayon sa pagpapatawa.
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  • 96  simple_quote

    07/26/2010 | 09:53 AM
    My CONDOLENCES to the Family of Mr. Red Ford White : May He Rest In Peace .
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  • 95  homemaker

    07/26/2010 | 09:32 AM
    condolence to the family of redford white.

    naging fan din ako ng buddy and sol at

    talagang tignan mo pa lang ang

    expression ng face nya, matatawa ka

    na. effortless ang pagpapatawa!

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  • 94  homemaker

    07/26/2010 | 09:30 AM
    85 di kaya si vice ganda ang tinutokoy

    mo?

    kung siya, I AGREE SA LAHAT NG COMMENT

    MO!

    nakakalungkot pero totoo. sana wag

    tangkilikin ang ganitong klase ng

    komedyante sa tv. di maganda na sumikat

    ka dahil ang galing galing mong mang

    alipusta nang tao!

    at tama lang na dapat sa mga

    comedy bars lang dapat manatili ang

    ganitong tipo ng palabas.


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  • 93  humandynamics

    07/26/2010 | 09:28 AM
    very humble at totoong mabait na tao. sayang dahil bata pa para mamatay.
    condolence po.
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  • 92  pinksheep

    07/26/2010 | 08:21 AM
    thanks for all the great and classy jokes, Sol. We will miss you.
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  • 91  Monicafer

    07/26/2010 | 08:17 AM
    You will be missed. Thank you for making us laugh with your clean jokes. RIP Redford White.
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  • 90  express1223

    07/26/2010 | 08:02 AM
    sya ang komedyante na hindi na kailangan mambatok at alipustahin ang sidekick para lang magpatawa.A true born comedian! Hail to Redford White! RIP.Condolence to the family.

    Sana, un mga bagong comediene ngayon ganun din ang gawin.Hindi un trying hard!
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