Philippine showbiz mourns the death of internationally famous film artist Eduardo Roy, Jr.

“Very sad to hear this. He was so gifted—and so young. Thank you, Direk, especially for ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ and ‘Lola Igna’,” penned award-winning entertainment journalist Emmie G. Velarde.

“Panalangin at pakikiramay sa mga naulila ni Direk Edong (Prayers and sympathies to the bereaved family of Director Edong),” exclaimed movie columnist Mell T. Navarro.

“Tragedy,” said TBA Films producer Eduardo A. Rocha on his social media spaces.

“Our condolences to the family,” lamented actor Simon Ibarra.

“Condolences and prayers. So young and so talented. Gone too soon,” quipped producer and talent manager Manny Valera.

“Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Edong. He was one of the rising stars of Cinemalaya. It is with deep regret that we mourn the passing of a young and hugely talented filmmaker. May he rest in peace,” wrote Laurice Guillen in Facebook.

These are just a few of the eulogies that colleagues, friends and admirers of award-winning filmmaker Eduardo Roy, Jr. have so sadly imparted virtually.

Here’s the full statement of the Roy, Jr.’s family in the passing of their beloved kin.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Eduardo “Edong” Roy, Jr. on February 21, 2022 at the Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City. He died of massive pulmonary embolism due to hospital acquired pneumonia. He had been diagnosed late last year with Burkitt’s Lymphoma Stage IV.

“Edong was a beloved son, brother, and friend who’s also known as the writer and director if award winning films such as ‘Bahay Bata,’ ‘Quick Change,’ ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo,’ ‘Lola Igna’ and ‘Fuccbois.’

“A wake will be held on February 24 to 26, 2022 at the Arlington Memorial Chapels Hall A in G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City.”

 He was 41.