Former Actor Mel Francisco Passes Away at 78

John Regala’s father Mel Francisco dies

Former actor Adolfo Padilla Scheerer Jr. or better known by his screen name Mel Francisco has passed away.

Mel Francisco
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Mel rose to fame during the 1960s up to the 1980s. He came from the Padilla clan. He is also known as the father of action star John Regala.

He died at the age of 78. He was born on January 24, 1943.

Mel’s longtime partner Jeraldine Mirasol confirmed that he passed away on Sunday night, July 25.

Mel’s official cause of death was a cardiogenic shock, exactly 9:52 p.m.

According to Jeraldine, it is clear from Mel’s death certificate that he’s negative for COVID-19.

Mel Francisco was in the hospital when he lost his life.

Some of Mel’s previous films were Mansanas sa Paraiso (1965), Eagle Commandos (1967), The Strip Teaser (1970), Bala Ko Ang Hahatol (1985), and Pusakal At Mga Yagit (1986).

Mel Francisco has been inactive in showbiz for a long time.

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