Veteran comedian Joy Viado passed away Sat night (Sep 10) after suffering a heart attack, according to ABS-CBN News. She was 57.
“Galing siya sa bahay ng kaibigan niya, at paguwi niya ay medyo nahihirapan na siyang huminga… Tapos nung tinakbo namin siya sa hospital, sa kotse pa lang eh talagang nahihirapan na siya. Sa hospital, sinubukan i-revive pero [dead on arrival],” Joseph Christopher, Viado’s son, told DZMM.
(She came from her friend’s home and when she came home, she was already having a hard time breathing… Then when we rushed her to the hospital, she was still having a hard time breathing while we were in the car. In the hospital, they tried to revive her but she was already declared dead on arrival.)
ABS-CBN News’ reporter MJ Felipe said Viado was rushed to Quezon City General Hospital on Sat night and was declared dead at 8:55 p.m. as told by Viado’s best friend Annete Lucido.
In 2015, Viado asked for help to save her food from being amputated as a result of diabetes complications.
Viado’s wake is held at the Felicidad Chapel in Arlington Memorial Chapels, Quezon City starting today, Sep 11.
Viado was a celebrated comedian and actress for film and television. She is also a regular hit on comedy bars in the metro and performed in shows around the country. Aside from being a fountain of wit and humor, Viado was also a gifted singer and host.
