Elizabeth Ramsey dies at 83

MANILA – Singer and comedienne Elizabeth Ramsey, who was dubbed the country's "Queen of Rock and Roll," passed away on Thursday. She was 83.

The sad news was confirmed by her daughter Jaya via a Facebook post.

In her personal account, Jaya said: “Mama Beth is now with our Lord... 83 years has been full. Love and laughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation.”

Just last August, Ramsey was rushed to the Philippine Heart Center after she suffered a stroke.

In her post, Jaya thanked those who have been praying for her mother.

“Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God's loving arms. Bye mama, until we meet again. I love you forever. Thank you Jesus,” she said.

Ramsey got her biggest break in showbiz when she joined the singing contest of the noontime show "Student Canteen" when she was just a teenager.

After winning the contest, Ramsey became a performer at the Manila Grand Opera House. She then transferred to the Clover, where she worked with some of the country’s top comedians at the time like Aruray, Balot and Casmot.

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Elizabeth Ramsey in hospital after stroke

MANILA -- Singer and comedienne Elizabeth Ramsey, dubbed as the country's "Queen of Rock and Roll," has been admitted to a hospital after suffering a stroke on Thursday, her daughter said.

Singer Jaya Ramsey shared the news on her Facebook account where she wrote: "my mama had a stroke today, I'm at my saddest but still praise God for He is in control!!! Please if you can, say a little prayer for my dearest mother. Thank you."

She later added: "Thank you to all of you who prayed for Mama Beth. God bless all of you and will update you soon of her condition, but I promise you, prayers really work!!!! God be praised for his mercy."

According to DZMM's Jobert Sucaldito, the 83-year-old Ramsey has been confined at the intensive care unit of the Philippine Heart Center.

Her niece, Edwina, said she and Ramsey were supposed to go out Thursday afternoon when the comedienne had a seizure. Medical tests later revealed her blood sugar level shot up to 500.

Edwina also told Sucaldito that Ramsey still cannot move the right side of her body, and is unable to recognize anyone when she wakes up.

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Tia Pusit dies at 66

MANILA - Comedienne Tia Pusit died on Thursday night, according to her sister Nova Villa. She was 66.

Myrna Villanueva in real life, Tia Pusit passed away at 11:30 p.m. at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City, nearly a month after she underwent double bypass surgery.

She is survived by her four children.

Villa told ABS-CBN News that Tia Pusit endured a host of medical complications, including brain hemorrhage, since her operation last September 9. She had been in the hospital since April and was battling kidney failure and aortic aneurysm.

Funeral arrangements are still being finalized by Tia Pusit's family.

In recent months, family and friends of Tia Pusit had been raising funds for the treatment of the comedienne.

A concert scheduled on October 5, organized by Tia Pusit's close friend and colleague Inday Garutay, was to shoulder expenses of her hospitalization.

Inday Garutay, whose real name is Christopher Borja, told ABS-CBN News that the show will still push through at comedy bar Zirkoh in Quezon City, but will instead have proceeds go to the funeral of Tia Pusit.

Tia Pusit was best known for her feisty comedic roles in a career spanning more than three decades.

She was last seen in "Ikaw Lamang" as Kim Chiu's nanny and confidante. -- Report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

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