Nora Aunor, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts and widely known as the “Superstar” of Philippine cinema, has passed away at the age of 71. Her death was confirmed by her son Ian de Leon through a Facebook post on Wednesday night.

“We love you Ma,” he wrote. “Alam ng Diyos kung gano ka namin ka mahal.. Pahinga ka na po Ma.. Nandito ka lang sa puso at isipan namin..” Her daughter, Matet de Leon, also paid tribute with a brief but heartfelt message on Instagram: “I love you mommy.”

She started her career in 1968 after signing with Alpha Records, quickly becoming a prominent name in both the music and film industries.

Nora Aunor Family

Aunor married actor Christopher de Leon in a civil ceremony in January 1975, as reported Daily Tribune. They had one biological child, Ian, and adopted four others, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth. The couple separated years later, with their marriage officially dissolved in 1996.

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