Redford White Has Passed Away

Comedian Redford White, 54, passed away on the morning of July 25 due to complications from brain and lung cancer.

Redford's friends in show business announced his demise on the social networking site Twitter.

"At 6:47 [a.m.] today, my great friend, fellow diver and a wonderful human being known to all as Redford White passed away peacefully," said singer and APO Hiking Society member Jim Paredes in his Twitter account.

In his Twitter account, actor Gabe Mercado also said that Redford "kept his condition secret even from close friends."

"Redford White was a mentor, a man who had tremendous respect for his craft and was perhaps the most generous man I knew. Rest in peace," Mercado added.

Redford White began his movie career in the late 1970's. He rose to fame in the television sitcom "Buddy en Sol" with Eric Quizon during the early 90's.

His movies in the 1990's include "Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo," "Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong-kitong," and "Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys."

His remains lie in state at Sto Nino de Maligaya Chapel in Caloocan City.

The actor-comedian is survived by his wife and daughter.