Irrepressible showbiz columnist Lolit Solis writes 30

by Boy Villasanta

The local entertainment industry is mourning again.

After the death of Caring Seguerra, Ice Seguerra’s mom and John Jenally Clemente Mejia, sexy actress Vida Verde’s younger gay sister, the irrepressible talent manager and entertainment critic Lolit Solis followed suit.

Lolit died of complications of diabetes due to kidney failure.

According to showbiz writer Mell T. Navarro, Solis, also known in the industry as Manay (a regional term particularly Bicolano attributed to an older woman or sistee by affinity) Lolit passed away on July 3, 2025.

“For many years, siya ang naging mahusay na (she was a competent) talent manager ng ilang (of some) big names in the industry–Christopher D?de Leon, Bong Revilla, Lorna Tolentino, Rudy Fernandez (+), Lani Mercado, Amy Austria, Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Paolo Contis, Gladys Reyes Sommereux at iba pa (and many more). 

“Paalam po,  (Goodbye), Tita (a term of endearment to an aunt by blood or an older woman by affinity) Lolit. Ihalik mo po ako sa langit sa iyong close friend at isa sa mga mentor ko sa industriya na si (Please kiss me in heaven to your clise friend and one of my mentors in show busines) Tito (a term of endearment to an uncle by blood or an older man by affinity) Douglas Quijano,” requested Mell. 

Navarro quoted a showbuz netizen with the following euolgies:

“Manay Lolit leaves behind a loving family and many friends who will always cherish her memory.

“We remember Manay Lolit as a feisty and staunch loyal supporter, manager, and friend.

“We love you, our dearest Manay, and you will forever be in our hearts.

“Rest well now in the loving embrace of our Lord,” said the unknown mourner.

Details of Lolit’s funeral wake will be announced as soon as possible (ASAP).

She was 78.