Comedian Sammy Lagmay passes away

MANILA, Philippines – Comedian Sammy Lagmay died Wednesday after a three-year battle with complications from diabetes. He was 55.

According to a radio report, Lagmay passed away at his home in San Jose, Bulacan, at around 3 p.m.

The actor is survived by his wife and their children.

Lagmay is known for playing mostly comical roles in some of ABS-CBNS’s sitcoms, including Pilya En Da Pilot," "Oki Doki Doc," "Pwedeng-Pwede," and "Aalog-Alog". He was also part of the popular 90s political satire “Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanat,” playing a poor citizen.

The comedian’s remains lie in state at St. Peter Memorial Chapels in Quezon City.