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HIGHLIGHTS: Remembering Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist

/ Updated as of: 10:17 PM April 22, 2025

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MANILA, Philippines — Nora Cabaltera Villamayor — better known as the singer and actress Nora Aunor, Order of National Artists — died last April 16 of acute respiratory failure, according to her son, Ian de Leon. She was 71.



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Lotlot de Leon bares mom Nora Aunor’s last text message, battle with COPD

April 22 , 2025 – 07:02 PM
Lotlot de Leon bares mom Nora Aunor’s last text message, battle with COPD
Lotlot de Leon’s eulogy for her late mother, Superstar Nora Aunor, drew tears from attendees on the last day of the wake on Monday, April 21.

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Bongbong Marcos, ex-President Joseph Estrada visit wake of Nora Aunor

April 21 , 2025 – 08:15 PM
Bongbong Marcos, ex-President Joseph Estrada visit wake of Nora Aunor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the wake of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor on the fifth day of her wake.

Nora Aunor’s fans linger at wake despite end of two-day public viewing

April 21 , 2025 – 07:02 PM
Nora Aunor’s fans linger at wake despite end of two-day public viewing
Nora Aunor’s fans continued to arrive at Heritage Park in Taguig City hoping to catch a final glimpse of the late Superstar.

Nora Aunor’s friend and former love team Cocoy Laurel visits her wake

April 21 , 2025 – 02:31 PM
Nora Aunor’s friend and former love team Cocoy Laurel visits her wake
Cocoy Laurel wasted no time in visiting the wake of his former leading lady and close friend, Nora Aunor, in Taguig.

State necrological service, funeral rites for Nora Aunor to be held on April 22

April 21 , 2025 – 01:37 PM
State necrological service, funeral rites for Nora Aunor to be held on April 22
Nora Aunor will be honored in a state necrological service at the Metropolitan Theater and funeral rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Nora Aunor biopic currently in talks, Joel Lamangan says

April 21 , 2025 – 12:39 PM
Nora Aunor biopic currently in talks, Joel Lamangan says
A biopic covering the life of the late Nora Aunor has been in “initial talks” although it has been put on hold following her death.

April 21 , 2025 12:51 AM

Nora Aunor’s 2nd public viewing ends with fans singing her greatest hits

April 20 , 2025 – 07:12 PM
Nora Aunor’s 2nd public viewing ends with fans singing her greatest hits
An impromptu rendition of Nora Aunor’s music was the fitting way to cap off the second day of the public viewing of her wake.

April 20 , 2025 08:03 PM

Nora Aunor’s impersonator Ate Gay performs ‘Kahit Konting Awa’ during wake

April 20 , 2025 – 05:32 PM
Nora Aunor’s impersonator Ate Gay performs ‘Kahit Konting Awa’ during wake
Ate Gay, expressed his love and gratitude for Nora Aunor with a rendition of the song “Kahit Konting Awa” during the latter’s wake.

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Nora Aunor’s ex husband Christopher de Leon visits wake, comforts children

April 20 , 2025 – 12:41 PM
Nora Aunor’s ex husband Christopher de Leon visits wake, comforts children
It was a tearful reunion between Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor, as the screen veteran had the chance to see her for the last time.

Showbiz in mourning for Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales

April 20 , 2025 – 12:30 PM
Showbiz in mourning for Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales
Nora Aunor’s death came within the week’s passing of another showbiz creative, Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, her balae.

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‘No escaping La Aunor’

April 20 , 2025 – 05:35 AM
‘No escaping La Aunor’
By the time of her death on April 16, the iconic woman from Iriga, Camarines Sur had long been recognized as a giant in PH art and culture.

‘Guy’ keen on new project before she died at 71

April 20 , 2025 – 05:30 AM
‘Guy’ keen on new project before she died at 71
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor continued to build on her already monumental filmography.

April 20 , 2025 10:51 AM

Nora Aunor helped Bibeth Orteza move family into 3-story apartment

April 19 , 2025 – 06:07 PM
Nora Aunor helped Bibeth Orteza move family into 3-story apartment
Bibeth Orteza paid tribute to the late Nora Aunor by recalling the latter’s generosity in helping the former’s family move to a better home.

Businessmen pay tribute to National Artist Nora Aunor

April 19 , 2025 – 05:29 PM
Businessmen pay tribute to National Artist Nora Aunor
FFCCCII honored the memory of a luminary who transcended borders, cultures, and generations—National Artist Nora Aunor.

April 19 , 2025 04:57 PM

LOOK: Nora Aunor’s wake draws crowd on first day of public viewing

April 19 , 2025 – 03:02 PM
LOOK: Nora Aunor’s wake draws crowd on first day of public viewing
Fans from across the country flocked to the first day of the public viewing for the late Nora Aunor’s wake on Saturday, April 19.

YOU ARE LOVED, OUR SUPERSTAR

April 19 , 2025 02:40 PM

Lotlot de Leon grateful for honors accorded to mom Nora Aunor

April 19 , 2025 – 01:16 PM
Lotlot de Leon grateful for honors accorded to mom Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor’s daughter Lotlot de Leon expressed her gratitude to the public for honoring their late mother.

Nora Aunor died of acute respiratory failure, says son Ian de Leon

April 19 , 2025 – 09:47 AM
Nora Aunor died of acute respiratory failure, says son Ian de Leon
Nora Aunor’s biological son Ian de Leon confirmed that the late superstar died because of acute respiratory failure.

Nora Aunor once helped old farmer buy new carabao, Joel Lamangan recalls

April 18 , 2025 – 03:17 PM
Nora Aunor once helped old farmer buy new carabao, Joel Lamangan recalls
Joel Lamangan paid tribute to the late superstar Nora Aunor by recalling not only her talent but also her acts of kindness behind the scenes.

Vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, Melissa Mendez attend Nora Aunor’s wake

April 18 , 2025 – 10:46 AM
Vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, Melissa Mendez attend Nora Aunor’s wake
Vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, and Melissa Mendez, among others, attended the first day of the wake of the late superstar Nora Aunor.

Nora Aunor didn’t die during operation, son Ian de Leon clarifies

April 18 , 2025 – 09:30 AM
Nora Aunor didn’t die during operation, son Ian de Leon clarifies
Nora Aunor’s son, Ian de Leon, clarified that the she died after undergoing a medical procedure and not while she was being operated on.

Nora Aunor’s memorable lines from ‘Walang himala’ to ‘My brother is not a pig’

April 17 , 2025 – 05:07 PM
Nora Aunor’s memorable lines from ‘Walang himala’ to ‘My brother is not a pig’
The moment Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, appears onscreen, it would almost feel like a sin to look away.

Nora Aunor’s wake open to public; state funeral set for April 22

April 17 , 2025 – 03:16 PM
Nora Aunor’s wake open to public; state funeral set for April 22
The family of Nora Aunor will be opening her wake to the public for a limited time, before her burial on Tuesday, April 22.

Matet, Lotlot de Leon express love for Nora Aunor; more tributes spread

April 17 , 2025 – 03:00 PM
Matet, Lotlot de Leon express love for Nora Aunor; more tributes spread
Matet and Lotlot de Leon expressed their love for the late Nora Aunor, as they remembered how she touched generations.

Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles

April 17 , 2025 – 01:54 PM
Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles
Nora Aunor didn’t just play and perform roles; she defined and transformed them into tiny miracles that lit up the screen.

Bongbong Marcos on Nora Aunor’s death: ‘Her genius was a gift to Filipino nation’

April 17 , 2025 – 01:10 PM
Bongbong Marcos on Nora Aunor’s death: ‘Her genius was a gift to Filipino nation’
President Marcos Jr. says Nora Aunor is a “high-skilled performer” whose genius was a “gift to the Filipino nation.”

Nora Aunor was in talks for new project, says Hilda Koronel

April 17 , 2025 – 12:27 PM
Nora Aunor was in talks for new project, says Hilda Koronel
Prior to her passing, National Artist Nora Aunor was supposed to treat her Noranians to a new project she would headline.

Senators mourn death of Nora Aunor, ‘gem of Philippine showbiz industry’

April 17 , 2025 – 12:13 PM
Senators mourn death of Nora Aunor, ‘gem of Philippine showbiz industry’
Senators mourned the death of Nora Aunor, remembering her contributions as a national artist for film and broadcast arts.

Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles

April 17 , 2025 – 01:54 PM
Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles
Nora Aunor didn’t just play and perform roles; she defined and transformed them into tiny miracles that lit up the screen.

‘A guiding light’: Nora Aunor honored by celebs, filmmakers, industry friends

April 17 , 2025 – 11:28 AM
‘A guiding light’: Nora Aunor honored by celebs, filmmakers, industry friends
The death of Nora Aunor brought an outpouring of tributes from her celebrity colleagues, filmmakers, journalists, and creative industries.

Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, dead at 71

April 16 , 2025 – 11:40 PM
Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, dead at 71
Veteran actress and National Artist Nora Aunor has died while undergoing a medical procedure, just a month before her 72nd birthday in May.

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