Dolphy's demise one rainy evening in July

Taken from Philippine Daily Inquirer website dated July 10, 2012

MANILA, Philippines— Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon died due to multiple organ failure, the Makati Medical Center, where the King of Comedy had been confined since June 9, announced.

“We would like to inform the public that Mr. Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon, passed away today, at 2034H (8:34 p.m.) due to multiple organ failure, secondary to complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and acute renal failure,” the hospital said in a statement.

“We join the entire Filipino Community in praying for the soul of Mr. Quizon and his dearly beloved family and friends,” it said.

“To the Quizon Family, we extend our deepest condolences.”

As I was driving on a rainy flooded street going to my High School Alma mater for a alumni event last night, I heard it on the radio, the passing away of the Philippine King of Comedy. Memory flashed into me as I vividly remember watching the TV sitcom John N Marsha during the 70's & 80's. Plus the countless comedy films & TV reruns being shown during those dark days of Martial Law.

Who would ever forget the famous line of John Puruntong's Monster este Mother-in-law Donya Delilah's "Kaya Ikaw John Magsumikap Ka!!!

It reflects the typical Pinoy Family during that era wherein humor is part & parcel of everyday life. As the saying goes "Laughter is the Best Medicine".

There are countless video's uploaded in Youtube one can enjoy viewing like this scene from the movie "Haw Haw De Karabaw" with his long time movie partner Panchito (RIP) & Minyong Villegas.

It was also worth noting that during the 90's he was asked to run for public office but he declined . (Credit goes to Al Roque's photo posted in Facebook).

RIP Comedy King of Philippine Cinema, as I quote his son Eric Quizon "Comedy is Dead, Long Live Comedy!"