On Thursday, August 17th, Angie Ferro, who was 86 years old, passed away. Her grandson, Joshua, told GMA News Online about her death and shared information about the service to remember and honor the actress.
keep reading to get more details to find out more about Angie Ferro and how Award winning Actress Angie Ferro died.
Who was Angie Ferro?
Angie Ferro was born on August 4, 1937, in Baleno, Masbate. She discovered acting when she joined PETA in 1969. She appeared in many TV shows and movies and won awards like Best Supporting Actress in 1979 for a movie called “Pagputi ng uwak… Pag-itim ng tagak” and Best Actress in 2019 for “Lola Igna.” She became well-known for her roles in different projects, including a historical drama series and a thriller film. Her last project, “Ang Mga Kaibiganni Mama Susan,” was released on Amazon Prime in May.
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How did Angie Ferro die? Cause of death explained
Her granddaughter, Lorelie Futol, said that the actress passed away on August 17 at 4:56 p.m. However, she didn’t give more information about why she died or about the memorial plans at the time of the message.
It’s important to note that Ferro had a stroke and was taken to the hospital in the middle of 2022 after a small accident, as shared by the film company Sine Olivia Pilipinas.
Tributes on social media
Yvesfloreszeroseven Wrote on on social media Rest now ❤️ I hope you’ll always guide me and give me the courage to keep performing. Thank you, Grandma and Director Eduardo Roy Jr.
Simple English: Take a break now ❤️ I wish you’ll always show me the way and give me the strength to keep acting. Thank you, Grandma and Director Eduardo Roy Jr.
Russel wrote on Twitter, “Goodbye, Grandma Igna – Ms. Angie Ferro.Thank you very much for your contribution to Filipino Cinema. I first saw her in the 1995 film ‘Kill Barbara in Fear’ as Maestra Beatriz, a fortune teller. I last saw her in the movie ‘The Friends of Mama Susan’.”
Paalam, Lola Igna – Ms. Angie Ferro.
— Russel (@russelromero85) August 17, 2023
Maraming salamat sa iyong kontribusyon sa Pelikulang Pilipino. Una ko siyang napanood sa 1995 Film "Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara" bilang si Maestra Beatriz isang Manghuhula. Huli ko siyang napanood sa pelikulang "Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan" pic.twitter.com/uaATGlWV7G
Souichiro Dempsey tweeted: “RIP Miss Angie Ferro 🕊️, Did you know that she appeared in both the 1974 and 1995 versions of ‘Patayin Mo saSindaksi Barbara,’ playing the role of the clairvoyant Beatrice/Beatriz?”
Angie Ferro, passing has left her loved ones with a void, her grandson, Joshua, shared about her passing and the upcoming service to remember her. Keep coming back to our website to read more articles and the latest news. Remember to leave a comment with your thoughts and prayers for Angie Ferro’s family as they’re going through a tough time right now.