Dolphy fans gather at Heritage Park, public viewing starts Thursday

Fans of the late Comedy King Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon started gathering at the Heritage Park in Taguig City to pay their respects to him.

However, they had to content themselves with waiting outside as they were not yet allowed inside as of Wednesday morning, radio dzBB's Glen Juego reported.

The report added some fans started going home when they were told the public viewing of Dolphy's remains would not be until Thursday, although many still stayed as of 7 a.m.

Taguig City police were deployed to help secure the Heritage Park.

According to the report, many fans started gathering at the Heritage Park as early as Tuesday night, when they learned the Comedy King's remains would be brought there.

Some of the fans came all the way from Pasig City. Some of them were children, the report said.

Dolphy died at the Makati Medical Center before 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was 83, and would have turned 84 on July 25.

As of early Wednesday, only family members were allowed in the chapel where his remains were brought.

The report said family members seen there as of 5 a. m. Wednesday included Dolphy's sons Eric and Epi Quizon, partner Zsa Zsa Padilla, and daughter Karylle. –KG, GMA News

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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.

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Dolphy's condition continues to improve; Palace heartened to learn of improvement

The condition of Comedy King Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon continued to improve as he greeted visitors with facial reactions.

Former child actor Niño Muhlach was among the latest visitors who got a positive response from Dolphy when he visited him at the Makati Medical Center before dawn Monday.

Muhlach narrated Dolphy was conscious when he visited him at the hospital's intensive care unit, radio dzBB's Rodil Vega reported.

He said that when he waved at the Comedy King, the veteran actor responded by raising an eyebrow and made a "facial reaction."

The former child actor said he was happy Dolphy's condition was improving, especially as his 84th birthday on July 25 nears.

The report also quoted Dolphy's son Eric Quizon as saying they are just waiting for the result of blood tests on Dolphy to see if he can be moved from the ICU to a regular room.

Palace hopes for Dolphy's full recovery

Meanwhile, Malacañang on Sunday said it was heartened to learn of the improved condition of Dolphy.

“We are heartened to hear Mang Dolphy is in better condition. Umaasa kami sa kanyang speedy and full recovery,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said on government-run dzRB radio.

Last Friday, Eric said the Comedy King has been responding to them through some gestures.

He was quoted as saying the veteran actor also tried to talk to them without sound as he still has a tube on his neck due tracheotomy.

Eric said his father may be transferred to a regular room from the intensive care unit at the Makati Medical Center sometime this week.

“Like I said, it's all good news from now and of course the family's ecstatic about the development,” he was quoted as saying.

Dolphy had been confined at the hospital in past weeks due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His condition prompted many Filipinos to offer prayers for his recovery.

He underwent several procedures including blood transfusion, dialysis, and tracheotomy. –KG, GMA News

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Dolphy's family appeals for privacy as tabloid reporter caught near ICU

Relatives of Comedy King Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon appealed to media early Tuesday to respect their privacy after a tabloid reporter was allegedly caught snooping inside the Makati City hospital where he is confined.

Dolphy's son Ronnie Quizon said their patriarch needs some privacy because of his condition, radio dzBB's Manny Vargas reported.

The veteran comedian's condition had slightly improved but remained critical. He had been confined at the Makati Medical Center since June 9.

Several of the celebrity's friends, relatives and even politician friends had been going to the hospital in past days to visit him.

The younger Quizon was quoted in the report as saying a female tabloid reporter-photographer managed to enter the hospital and get to the ICU area where Dolphy was confined.

She was allegedly accosted and asked to leave but argued with the security personnel and some of the Comedy King's family members.

Following the incident, the younger Quizon was quoted in the report as asking media to be more understanding of what the family is going through.

He said they need their privacy especially given Dolphy's condition. –KG, GMA News

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