Published April 16, 2025 11:49pm

Updated April 17, 2025 12:22pm

Photo: Ian de Leon/Facebook

Nora Aunor died on Wednesday at the age of 71.

Her son, Ian de Leon, announced her passing on Facebook.

“She was the heart of our family—a source of unconditional love, strength, and warmth. Her kindness, wisdom, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her. She will be missed beyond words and remembered forever,” he wrote.

He said more details will be shared on Thursday.

In another post, he expressed his love for his mom.

“We love you Ma.. alam ng Diyos kung gano ka namin ka mahal.. pahinga ka na po Ma.. nandito ka lang sa puso at isipan namin,” he said.

Matet De Leon, Nora’s daughter, also grieved her mom’s death on Instagram. She shared photos of them during her wedding.

“I love you mommy,” she said.

Dubbed as the Superstar, Nora was named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. She was known for her iconic roles in the films “Himala,” “Bona,” and “Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo.”

Her last films include “Mananambal,” where she starred with Bianca Umali, and “Pieta,” where she starred with Alfred Vargas.

Last year, she appeared in the GMA Afternoon Prime series “Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law,” starring Jo Berry. The two of them previously worked together in the 2018 Kapuso series “Onanay.”

Nora was also known for singing voice. Among her popular songs include “Pearly Shells” and “Tiny Bubbles.”

She married Christopher de Leon in 1975, but they later separated and their marriage was annulled in 1996. They have five children: Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News