Former actress Angela Perez dies of stroke; 55
Angela Perez. Image: Facebook/Catherine Roma, Angela Perez
Former actress Angela Perez, who starred in several films in the 1980s, passed away on Wednesday night, March 29, after suffering from a stroke. She was 55.
Perez’s passing was confirmed by her daughter Issa Lim, who paid tribute to the late former actress through a series of posts on her Facebook page. Lim then disclosed stroke as Perez’s cause of death, through a statement to Philippine Entertainment Portal.
“Wala na si mommy ko. Hindi pa naman ako sanay na hindi kita katabi o kayakap, at mahal na mahal kita sobra, Ma,” Lim stated. (My mom is gone. I am not used to not having her by my side and not hugging her. I love you so much, Ma.)
Perez was also remembered by her sister Catherine Mora, who expressed her love and gratitude toward the former through her Facebook page.
“I am so heartbroken. You left too soon,” she said. “You know how much I love you. I am at a loss for words.”
Perez was best known for her 1983 film “Laruan,” in which she starred alongside Carmi Martin. Other films she was part of include “Alexandra” and “Nang Maghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan.” Anne Pasajol
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