Comedian-TV host Vice Ganda is devastated over the passing of his grandfather Gonzalo Dacumos, who died on Christmas Day, December 25 at 93.
Dacumos reportedly suffered from renal and respiratory failure.
The "It's Showtime" host, who is very close to his grandfather, confirmed the news on his Twitter account. Vice Ganda revealed that the old man, whom he calls 'Santa Clause', loved him unconditionally.
Greatest man
"'Santa Clause' is the greatest man. I'm so thankful to 'Santa Clause' because I love him so much. I'm so sad right now because 'Santa' died on Christmas Day," he said during the eulogy, which was shown in "The Buzz."
Vice Ganda grew up under Dacumos' care when his mother worked abroad.
"Alam ko sa sarili ko na proud siya sa akin, kaya ginagawa ko ang lahat para maging proud siya. I'm sure proud siya. Sinigurado ko na bago siya mawala, proud siya," the host-comedian said.
Dacumos' remains was cremated on Sunday, December 28.
Last full show
Vice Ganda admitted during the eulogy that he doesn't know how to carry on, now that his grandfather is gone.
"Hindi ko alam kung naririnig nyo ba ako or nakikita nyo ko, kasi kung nakikita nyo ko, ibig sabihin, nakakakita kayo ng multo. Kasi hindi ko alam kung buhay pa ako ngayon. Hindi ako sigurado. Paano ako magiging buhay eh patay na yung puso ko. Ang alam ng utak ko patay na ang lolo ko."
Vice Ganda feels blessed his grandpa saw how successful his grandson's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin," is.
"Nakakatuwa kasi bago siya umalis, he made sure na I was number one sa MMFF this year. Nanuod muna siya bago siya umalis. Nanuod siya ng last full show."
As of Friday, December 26, MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) chair Francis Tolentino declared "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” “Feng Shui 2,” “My Big Bossing” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2” as the top 4 money earners of the MMFF .
By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom
