Ian de Leon asserted that Nora Aunor felt the love from her family before she passed away
Actor Ian de Leon shared the last message that he received from his mother, Superstar and National Artist for Film Nora Aunor.
Nora’s death was confirmed on April 16. This saddened the entertainment industry as another pillar passed away, just a few days after Asia’s Queen of Song Pilita Corrales died. Both veteran showbiz personalities are grandmothers of Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierrez.
Before passing away, Nora was already struggling with her health condition. Eventually, Ian confirmed Nora’s cause of death and it was acute respiratory failure.
In a recent interview, based on the article in Bandera, Ian de Leon shared the last chat message he received from Nora Aunor.
“Ang pinakahuli niyang message po sa akin, sabi niya, ‘Anak, pakihalik mo ako sa mga apo ko. Hug mo ‘ko sa kanila. Sabihin mo sa kanila na mahal na mahal ko sila,’” the actor said about what his mom said.
He told his mom not to say that because they would still have a family outing and they would celebrate her birthday, which was supposed to be on May 21.
Ian also shared that Nora was surrounded by her loved ones during her last moments. “Lahat po kami binantayan namin siya, talagang hindi namin po siya iniwanan sa tabi niya,” he said.
When asked how he wants people would remember his mom, Ian said, “Ang pagiging malapit sa Diyos.” He added that their entire life was not easy because of many trials they went through. Even though struggles and misunderstandings were present, it was important that they still clung on their faith and learned to forgive.
Many celebrities shared tribute posts for Nora Aunor as they recalled their fondest memories with her and how she impacted their lives such as veteran actor Tirso Cruz III, director Joey Lamangan, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.