Sad to hear, but the Philippine King of Comedy is gone
forever. “Dolphy” whose real name is Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.
was declared dead at 8:34 PM yesterday, in ICU of Makati Medical Center (MMC) where
he stayed there for almost three weeks due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) and recurrent pneumonia.
My generation is fortunate enough because I was able to
witness how his comedic talent brought laughter and happiness to the Filipino
family through his several TV programs and numerous movie appearances. Unquestionably,
Dolphy is the King of Comedy of Philippine entertainment because of his exceptional
wit, humor, and absurdity towards his character portrayals in radio,TV or
movies and even in his personal life. I may not been existing during the “John
and Marsha” era, but I was lucky enough to watch and laugh hilariously from
his 1990s sitcom “Home Along Da Riles” that lasted for more than a
decade.
So since all life after all shall come to an end. Dolphy’s
death is not merely the end of the comedy but the beginning for the new
generation to appreciate life amid adversaries and sacrifices, not to frown but
to smile and laugh as what King of Comedy himself did.
As to the question in a certain interview, of what did he think
of the best legacy he would be leaving behind besides making people laugh,
He said: “Kapag naaalala ko kung tumatawa ang tao , masaya
na ako.” (When I remember seeing people laugh, I’m happy already!)
Indeed, your legacy you instilled in the mind and hearts of
the Filipino people will always be remembered. Thanks Kevin Cosme for making us
laugh and happy!
Sample clip of Dolphy's exemplary comedic talent (taken from the movie: Father and Son - 1995):
Sample clip of Dolphy's exemplary comedic talent (taken from the movie: Father and Son - 1995):
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