WILLIE Nepomuceno, renowned comedian, impersonator and satirist, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday, his family announced.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy heart to announce the passing of our beloved father, Willie Nepomuceno, on July 26, 2023, at the age of 75. He has peacefully joined our creator,” the family announced in his Facebook page. “Details of his wake will be announced soon. We ask for your continued prayers. Thank you very much.”
In his own Facebook page, Nepomuceno’s son Willie Wilson, posted: “Farewell, Tatay. Though it’s incredibly hard to say goodbye, I am grateful for the time we had together. Your love, guidance, and presence in my life have shaped me into the person I am today…Rest well, knowing that you are deeply loved and missed.”
Willie said, through GMA Online News, that his father was rushed to the emergency room of Marikina Valley Medical Center on Monday morning after falling off the bed and hitting his head on the floor. He underwent craniotomy and though his vital signs stabilized post-op, Willie remained comatose and his vitals continued to deteriorate thereafter.
Nepomuceno became famous for his satire and impersonations of former presidents Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada and Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
He also did impressions of other prominent personalities líke Jaime Cardinal Sin, former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, as well as actors Fernando Poe, Jr. and Dolphy.
From 2002 to 2004, Nepomuceno led the cast of the sketch comedy show “Ispup” (Filipino slang for spoof) on ABC-5.
