Maine Mendoza, Kylie Verzosa mourn Dr. Gia Sison’s death | Images: Instagram/@mainedcm, @giasison, @kylieversoza
The online community, including celebrities Maine Mendoza and Kylie Verzosa, has been grieving over the death of host and mental health advocate Dr. Gia Sison.
On X (formerly Twitter), both the female celebrities paid tribute to Dr. Sison, remembering how “good of a friend she is” and saying “she will be missed” by the people who love her.
“This is so sad. Rest easy, Doc Gia. You will be remembered for many wonderful things,” wrote Mendoza.
This is so sad.. Rest easy, Doc Gia. You will be remembered for many wonderful things. 🤍 https://t.co/AqVbDdk0eR
— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) March 21, 2024
Meanwhile, Verzosa said, “I love you so much and you will be missed. Thank you for all your work for the Mental Health community and more, a true friend to all.”
Doc @giasison, I love you so much and you will be missed. Thank you for all your work for the Mental Health community and more, a true friend to all 🤍🕊️
— Kylie Verzosa (@KylieVerzosa) March 21, 2024
The podcast host died on Thursday, March 21. Her death was initially reported by Poveda College’s alumnae association, Asociación de Alumnas de Poveda (AAP), and later confirmed by her husband, Dr. Rogin Sison, who said she died of pulmonary embolism and heart failure.
On its Facebook account, AAP paid tribute to Sison whom it referred to as “hermana.”
“Wife, mother, daughter, sister, hermana and friend,” it wrote on Thursday. “Doctor, podcaster, host. A mental health warrior, cancer survivor and celebrity all the days of her life. Her light continues on in all whose lives she touched.”
AAP said she passed away on Thursday at 1:44 p.m. “surrounded by her family and loved ones. Please join us in prayer for the eternal repose of our dear Hermana Gia’s soul.”
Dr. Sison was best known for her CNN podcast series “G Talks,” which gave advice on relationships and careers, among others. She also served as an inspiration to people as she openly discussed her battle with breast cancer.
Her compassion as a doctor was fueled by her experience with the life-altering disease. One of the projects she initiated was a non-profit organization that provides support to people with cancer, the Philippine chapter of the Livestrong Foundation.
“To women who are battling the big C, keep fighting and finish strong. Don’t let your diagnosis define you because your mindset can be powerful against cancer,” she said at the time.
Dr. Sison is survived by her husband, Dr. Rogin, and daughter, Angela.