Mother of Angelica Panganiban Passes Away at 61
ANNABELLE PANGANIBAN – The mother of actress Angelica Panganiban passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 61.
Angelica announced her mother’s passing through an Instagram post on the evening of August 21. In the post, she shared a memorial announcement that included the details of the wake and memorial service, which would be held at Aeternitas Chapels and Columbarium in Commonwealth starting on August 22, 2024. However, Angelica did not disclose the cause of her mother’s death.
The news of Annabelle’s passing quickly drew condolences from Angelica’s friends in the entertainment industry. Celebrities such as John Arcilla, Carla Abellana, Angeline Quinto, Neri Miranda, Dominic Roque, Enchong Dee, Carol Banawa, Miles Ocampo, Coney Reyes, Barbie Imperial, Bea Alonzo, Bela Padilla, Kim Chiu, Camille Prats, Pauleen Luna, JC de Vera, Rocco Nacino, Candy Pangilinan, Jolina Magdangal, Jugs Jugueta, Regine Angeles, and DJ Chacha were among those who expressed their sympathies.
Angelica’s last social media post about her mother was in April 2024, during her second wedding to Gregg Homan in Siargao. In that post, she expressed deep gratitude to her mother for raising her well and guiding her throughout her life. Angelica credited her mother’s upbringing as a significant factor in shaping her into the person she is today. She acknowledged that while she wasn’t the perfect or ideal daughter, her mother’s guidance allowed her to explore her own path, which ultimately made her stronger.
In her heartfelt message, Angelica also expressed her pride in her mother, stating that everything she has now is a result of her mother’s influence. She shared that the lessons she learned from her mother are the treasures she will pass on to her own family. Angelica ended her message with a declaration of love for her mother.