Nora Aunor dead: Filipino film 'superstar' dies as son shares tearful statement

Filipino actress and politician Nora Aunor has died aged 71, according to her family. Nora's son, actor Ian De Leon, broke the news in an emotional post late on April 15.

"We love you ma. God knows how much we love you.. Rest in peace, Mom.. You are always here in our hearts and minds," he penned.

'I love you mommy," Nora's daughter Maret added. A cause for Nora's death has not yet been disclosed, but it's believed that she died in the upscale district of Pasig City in her native Philippines.

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On X, formerly known as , fans from across the globe have shared tributes to the well known actress, film producer, and musician.

"Nora Aunor’s talent was phenomenal. Her eyes conveyed thousands of emotions, and her grounded performances captured the sadness, grief, and resilience of ordinary Filipinos. A phenomenal talent and one of the greatest ever," one person wrote.

"A true icon of Philippine cinema. Nora Aunor's legacy will live on through her incredible performances. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time," added a second.

Nora was born in 1953, one of nine siblings who grew up in poverty. While she started working as a child selling peanuts and water to commuters, things changed when she entered and won a radio singing contest. She went on to enter national competitions, including Tawag ng Tanghalan - a televised show similar to our - which she won on her second attempt in 1967.

Just months after her win she signed a contract for eight films with a Philippine production company, and also broke into acting on TV with countless light-hearted roles aimed at the youth.

By 1972 she moved onto beefier, more mature roles and started raking in awards, while also keeping up her singing career and even establishing her own production company in 1973.

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