Ben Feleo, 85

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran scriptwriter and director Ben Feleo passed away on Wednesday night, filmmaker Laurice Guillen told Inquirer Entertainment.

He was 85.

Guillen was married to the late actor Johnny Delgado, son of Feleo. His wake is at the Marian Funeral Home along Marcos Highway in Marikina; interment is on Tuesday.

Feleo directed over 40 films, including a number of box-office hits starring King of Comedy Dolphy, rapper Andrew E. and comic Jimmy Santos.

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