Freddie Aguilar
Freddie Aguilar | |
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.jpg) Aguilar in 2002 | |
| Born | Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar February 5, 1953 |
| Died | May 27, 2025 (aged 72) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Multiple organ failure |
| Burial place | Manila Islamic Cemetery, Manila |
| Other names | Abdul Farid |
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| Years active | 1973–2025 |
| Political party | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
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Marilyn Angelo (separated) |
| Children | 6 (4 with Queipo) |
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Ferdinand "Freddie" Pascual Aguilar (February 5, 1953 – May 27, 2025), also known by his Muslim name Abdul Jinaakul Salsalani, was a Filipino musician. He was seen as an important musician of Original Pilipino Music.
Aguilar was best known for his international hit, "Anak" (1978), which became the best-selling Philippine music record of all time. His version of "Bayan Ko" became the anthem of the opposition against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos during the 1986 People Power Revolution.[1]
Aguilar died on May 27, 2025 at a hospital in Quezon City, Philippines from multiple organ failure at the age of 72.[2][3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco (December 12, 2006). "Still up on his toes (an interview with Freddie Aguilar)". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Freddie Aguilar died of multiple organ failure, says former partner Josephine Quiepo". GMA News. May 27, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Folk singer Freddie Aguilar dead at 72". Manila Standard. May 27, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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