Lolit Solis remembered by fellow celebrities, writers
Lolit Solis. Image: Instagram/@akosilolitsolis
Lolit Solis’ passing was grieved by several celebrities including Pauleen Luna, Rocco Nacino and Zsa Zsa Padilla, whom the veteran columnist had worked with in her decades in the entertainment industry.
Luna penned an open letter to Solis through her Instagram page on Friday, July 4, sharing some of the conversations they had in the past years.
“I wish the world saw you how your alagas saw you. A mother, a protector, a fighter and someone who is very loyal,” Luna said. “Hindi ka man magaling sa iyong mga salita, ang puso mo naman ay nagsusumabog sa pagmamahal. Hindi ito halata, it took me a while to see it, to feel it, to understand it… kakaiba ka talaga.”
Luna further underscored Solis’ generosity and how she opened her doors not just to her talents but also to those in need.
“You are family Nanay. Twenty years with you is not enough. It breaks my heart that you have left us but I find comfort in the fact that you are now happy, at peace and pain free,” she continued. “Til we meet again, Nanay. Mahal na mahal din kita.”
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Nacino, for his part, recalled how Solis believed in him when he was just a contestant in the reality show “Starstuck.”
“Hindi ko po makakalimutan ang lahat ng pinayo ninyo sa akin noong nagsisimula palang po ako. We love you, Manay Lolit. Rest in peace,” he wrote.
Padilla also offered her sympathies and said, “RIP, Manay Lolit.”
Lorna Tolentino and Sandy Andolong expressed grief as well, sharing the statement from Solis’ family through their respective Instagram pages.
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Businessman-politician Manny Villar also paid tribute to Solis, thanking her for being a “dear friend” to his family.
“Through the years, Lolit stood by us with love, loyalty, and kindness, offering her support not only in the best of times but also during the most challenging ones. Her words, courage, and unwavering friendship meant a lot to us,” he said.
The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) released a statement honoring Solis through its president, veteran columnist Salve Asis.
“Nanay or Manay Lolit, as we called her with genuine love and respect, was a fearless, unapologetic, and unforgettable figure, not just in showbiz but throughout the country. A celebrity in her own right, she captured people’s attention with her boldness, her sharp wit, and her unique way of telling stories,” the statement read.
“For the entertainment press in particular, she shaped the industry through her work as a columnist, talent manager, and TV host, leaving her mark on all of us who cover this beat today,” it continued. “Thank you, Nanay, for everything you shared with us—your stories, your wit, your guidance, your love, and the many lessons that will stay with us.”
Solis died on July 3 at the age of 78 after her battle with kidney disease. /ra
