Filipino music icon Coritha died on Friday night, September 27, her partner Chito Santos confirmed. Santos said that while Coritha momentarily fought to get better, he did not want to prolong her suffering as it was clear that she was struggling with her condition. In a July vlog, Coritha was revealed to be bedridden due to a stroke.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.MANILA, Philippines – Filipino music icon Coritha died on Friday night, September 27, her partner Chito Santos confirmed to broadcaster Julius Babao in a videoSantos said that while Coritha momentarily fought to get better, he did not want to prolong her suffering as it was clear that she was struggling with her condition.
Santos added that she was still able to speak normally without an oxygen tank, but eventually lost her ability to move her mouth and body. Coritha’s death comes a month after several OPM artists staged a joint concert to raise funds for her medical treatment., whose real name is Socorro Avelino, is best known for her folk-country anthems in the 1960s and 1970s, using native Filipino instruments. She rose to fame for her protest anthem “Oras Na.”
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