The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) joins our local industry in mourning the passing of famous character actor Dick Israel, who passed away in their Makati home last Tuesday evening, the 11th of October, at the age of 68.
Co-Actor Vivian Velez who had worked with Israel in previous projects and was a member of Damay Kamay Foundation, an organization that helped entertainment industry workers in need, confirmed Israel’s passing in an interview, having been informed by Israel’s son Essex that his father passed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Two weeks prior Israel’s wife Marlyn had suffered an aneurysm and was taken to the hospital, where she still lies in a coma.
The FDCP sends their condolences to Israel’s family and prayers for the recovery of his wife through these difficult times.
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