Julia Barretto & more mourn the death of Randy Santiago's son Ryan

Ryan Santiago, son of singer and 'La Luna Sangre' star Randy Santiago, died yesterday, August 13, from a rare form of brain disease and multiple sclerosis, according to the ABS-CBN report. He was only 24 years old.

Among those celebs grieving or have expressed sadness over Ryan's death are actress Julia Barretto and singer Erik Santos.

photo of Ryan with Julia B. during the latter's 18th birthday

Julia Barretto via Instagram (@juliabarretto): "Rest In Peace Ryan. You were a ray of sunshine. Thank you for all the laughter growing up..."

Dani Barretto via Instagram: (@danibarretto): "What I would give just to see your beautiful smile and feel your warm embrace again. 

Rest in Peace, Ry.. Words cannot express the pain I am feeling right now, but what comforts me is that I know you're in a better place now and you're not hurting anymore. 
I love you with all my heart. 
Batukan mo ko pag tatanga tanga ako ha. Mahal na mahal kita. 
Until we meet again."

Erik Santos via Twitter (@realeriksantos): "RIP Ryan. My prayers and condolences go out to Kuya Randy Santiago and his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻"

Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano via Twitter (@AngeliPV): "My heart broke over the passing of Randy and Marilou Santiago's son Ryan. Gone way too soon. Couldn't stop crying when Gary & I prayed. 😢🙏🏻ðŸ'•"

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