Lolit Solis Passes Away
LOLIT SOLIS – The veteran showbiz columnist, talk show host, and talent manager has passed away at the age of 78.
Sneezy, her daughter, confirmed the news and shared that Lolit peacefully passed away on July 4, 2025, surrounded by love. Her family noted that she was a steadfast and fierce defender and a truly supportive manager and friend—someone whose absence will be felt greatly by all who knew her.
One of her longtime talents, Niño Muhlach, also shared his grief with these words: Goodbye, Nanay Lolit Solis.
The news still lacks details about the cause of her death and funeral plans. And yet, it has led to an outpouring of condolences from celebrities, friends, and followers who consider her one of the pillars of the Filipino Show business—remembering the woman who was fiercely candid but full of heart, especially for the artists whom she embraced as family.
Meanwhile, Lolit Solis, whose full name is Lolita A. Solis, spent her formative years in Sampaloc, Manila, a modest community close to National University. Her showbiz career started in 1966, and with time, she became one of the most successful people in the industry. With a media career spanning decades, she is best known for her potent words and candid views. In the media world, Lolit is recognized as a powerful mentor who trained future media whizzes and opinion leaders.
Lolit Solis was a remarkable jack-of-all-trades in the Philippines’ entertainment industry who hosted radio and television shows, starred in movies, and managed the careers of various actors. In spite of the Manila Film Festival Controversy in 1994, where she admitted to fixing award results, her career remained unscathed, and she was still impactful in the industry.
Lolit continued working until 2024 and was still active in her later years. While managing everything, she started facing health issues and had to undergo dialysis frequently. Lolit Solis is remembered in the eyes of many for her tough love and her openly candid opinions. She was a pillar of Philippine showbiz, and her impact shall be felt for many years to come.