By Louis Pangilinan
Hall of Famer actor/director Eddie Garcia died as a result of an accident while doing what he loved most — acting — after suffering a neck fracture on the set of his new television series. He was 90 years old.
He died on Thursday, June 20 at 4:55 p.m. at the Makati Medical Center. His death was confirmed by the hospital.
Mr. Garcia fell during a taping of the show Rosang Agimat on June 8 in Tondo, Manila and was rushed to Mary Johnston Hospital before being transfered to the Makati Medical Center.
Rosang Agimat was Mr. Garcia’s come back series at GMA Network as his last project with the network was 2015’s Little Nanay. He starred in ABS-CBN’s long-running program, Ang Probinsyano, before he moved on to the GMA project.
Garcia directed Sharon in “P.S. I Love You” (1981), “Forgive and Forget” (1982), “Cross My Heart” (1982), “Friends in Love” (1982) and “Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita” (1985).
His last award before his death was just this week, a Gawad Urian for Best Actor for his work in Benedict Mique’s ML (2018).
Fans of the late actor Eddie Garcia can visit his wake today until Sunday at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig. Viewing is open to the public starting 3pm, spokesperson of Eddie Garcia's family says.
A huge loss to the industry he dedicated his life to and loved. You will most certaintly be missed.
