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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LOOK: In photos taken on Sunday, April 20, Nora Aunor’s wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig is lined with funeral wreaths from her colleagues in the entertainment industry, friends, and people she has worked with throughout her long career. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 21, 2025
WATCH: Senator Imee Marcos arrives at Heritage Park in Taguig City on Monday to pay her respects at the wake of Superstar Nora Aunor. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 21, 2025
LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte sends flowers to the wake of late Superstar Nora Aunor. | @JessEINQ
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LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte sends flowers to the wake of late Superstar Nora Aunor. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 21, 2025
WATCH: Former President Joseph Estrada and his son Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrive at Nora Aunor’s wake. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 21, 2025
WATCH: Filmmaker Joel Lamangan said there have been “initial talks” for a Nora Aunor biopic, which will possibly be divided into two phases of her life.
Lamangan also reiterated that an “audition” will take place on who will portray the late Aunor. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/2ZogJFrEr2
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘MINAHAL SIYA NG MASANG PILIPINO’
WATCH: RR, a Noranian hailing from Samar, told the Inquirer in a brief chat that he and his fellow fans were willing to brave the long distance just to see Nora Aunor’s wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/AFcCOCsfaT
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘TATANDA AT LILIPAS DIN AKO’ 🕊️
WATCH: In what seemed to be an unspoken agreement among Noranians, Nora Aunor’s fans also sang “Handog” at the venue of the National Artist’s wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘IKAW ANG SUPERSTAR, ANG STAR NG BUHAY KO’ 🤍
WATCH: Dedicated fans of the late Nora Aunor, also known as Noranians, pay their respects to the National Artist by singing “Superstar ng Buhay Ko” during the final moments of the public viewing of Aunor’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ… pic.twitter.com/koqX9EvkKl
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
WATCH: Cavite 2nd Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla, Gerald Santos, Sharon Cuneta, and senatorial aspirant Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan arrive at the wake of the late Nora Aunor in Taguig, shortly after the public viewing ended. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/BCUGmrEqPr
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) April 20, 2025
‘HANGGAT MAY NORANIAN, MAY NORA AUNOR’
WATCH: Nora Aunor impersonator Ate Gay sings a tribute to the late National Artist at her wake in Taguig City.
“Salamat sa tatlong dekada na pagiging Ate Gay ko dahil sayo Ms. Nora Aunor,” he writes. “Pagbubutihin ko pa lalo… Gabayan nyo… pic.twitter.com/UCqBWCBewL
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
LOOK: Dedicated fans of Nora Aunor — also known as Noranians — enter the wake of the late National Artist in Taguig, as the public viewing is set to end at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.
The path leading up to Aunor’s wake is lined with funeral wreaths from her colleagues in the… pic.twitter.com/7fZOWomKis
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
WATCH: Filmmaker Joel Lamangan makes another appearance at the wake of the late Nora Aunor, where he was greeted by the latter’s daughter Lotlot de Leon.
Lamangan was also greeted by Aunor’s fans, with some hoping to snap some photos or briefly interact with him. | @HMallorcaINQ… pic.twitter.com/tfdBAXVYOH
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘REST IN PEACE, SUPERSTAR’
LOOK: Michael V. pays tribute to the late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor with a portrait sketch and caption hailing her remarkable achievements.
“May iba pa ba kayong kilala in this generation sa industriya natin na kayang pumantay sa… pic.twitter.com/bWvTuBTjra
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
LOOK: More fans of Nora Aunor continue to gather at the Heritage Park in Taguig at around 3 p.m. during the public viewing of the late screen veteran’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘BUONG PILIPINAS, MAHAL ANG NANAY KO’
WATCH: Matet de Leon expresses her gratitude to the dedicated fans of her mother, the late Nora Aunor, who showed their love to the screen veteran and to those who traveled from far areas to visit her wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
ALL FOR THE SUPERSTAR 💞
LOOK: Nora Aunor’s dedicated legion of fans, also known as Noranians, brave the heat during the second day of the public viewing of her wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig.
Fans form lines at the venue, with batches of approximately 20 to 40 (per… pic.twitter.com/gj1fFYpX5U
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
LOOK: Fans of the late screen veteran and National Artist Nora Aunor lined up at the Heritage Park, Taguig to have a glimpse of her for the last time.
Today, April 20, is the second day of the public viewing of the Aunor’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/0VI3zwrIEd
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
WATCH: Mark Bautista was among the celebrities who showed up at the wake of the late Nora Aunor on Saturday, April 19 at the Heritage Park in Taguig.
Bautista said that despite only working with Aunor once, he was still in awe of how “down to earth” she was despite her… pic.twitter.com/Gift2dun4l
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor may have passed away, but her memory lives in our hearts through her iconic movies and songs. #INQAsks: What’s your message for the late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor?
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 19, 2025
YOU ARE LOVED, OUR SUPERSTAR 🤍
LOOK: Fans of the late National Artist and screen veteran Nora Aunor — with some bringing photos and merchandise — gather at the Heritage Park in Taguig City to pay their final respects on Saturday, April 19.
📸: Arnel Tacson @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/Dr4xS9QGnG
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) April 19, 2025
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