Dolphy passes away, says partner Zsa Zsa Padilla

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor-comedian Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon passed away Tuesday evening, his common-law-wife Zsa Zsa Padilla confirmed to ABS-CBN.

Dolphy died a few days before he would have celebrated his 84th birthday on July 25.

Dolphy was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 9 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been confined since then at the intensive care unit.

Dolphy’s children, grandchildren, and other relatives stayed with Dolphy until his very last.

Among his visitors were co-stars Maricel Soriano, Nova Villa, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Nora Aunor, Charo Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Bentong, Smokey Manaloto, as well as healing priest Fr. Sonny Ramirez, who offered prayers.

Dolphy’s career in entertainment as a comedian–on stage, radio, television, and movies–lasted for more than six decades. He is survived by Padilla and his 18 children.

article source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net

Comedian Gallagher hospitalized after suffering heart attack

The comedian Gallagher is hospitalized in stable condition after suffering a heart attack at a Texas bar before going on stage for a show.

Gallagher's promotional manager, Christine Scherrer, says the 65-year-old is sedated and "slowly recovering" after collapsing Wednesday night.

Marc Cummins, the manager of Coach Joe's Hat Tricks, says says the club's promotions director performed CPR on Gallagher before paramedics arrived.

Last March, the comedian best known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer suffered a minor heart attack after collapsing during a performance in Minnesota. His full name is Leo Anthony Gallagher.

source: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/15/comedian-gallagher-hospitalized-after-suffering-heart-attack/