Baby Barredo, Grand Dame of Philippine theater, dies at 80
Published May 24, 2021 6:47pm
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Baby Barredo, the Grand Dame of Philippine theater, has passed away. She was 80 years old.
Her passing was confirmed by her daughter, Charlie, who said the elder Barredo died due to multi organ failure on Sunday night at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Taguig.
“It is with great sadness that Etienne and I announce the passing of our dearest Mama, beloved Tita Baby to so many of you all,” Charlie wrote on Facebook.
“I was by her side and her family and theatre children were with her in spirit and song,” she added. “Thank you for all your loving words and prayers. Rest in peace Mama.”