QCPD Releases More Details on Death of Actor Ronaldo Valdez
The actor passed away on Sunday, December 17.
Trigger warning: Self-harm
(SPOT.ph) News broke on Sunday night, December 17, that Ronaldo Valdez passed away at the age of 77. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit confirmed in a report by 24 Oras on Monday night that the actor was found unconscious in his bedroom on Sunday at around 3 p.m.
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Quezon City Police District's report on Ronaldo Valdez' cause of death:
According to Major Don Don Llapitan, chief of the QCPD Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit, the actor was found unconscious in his home. Police also recovered a firearm in the area.
Valdez was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
As part of a standard operating procedure involving incidents with a firearm, Valdez' companions at home were subjected to paraffin and ballistic tests. Results are yet to be released to the public as of writing.
Actor Janno Gibbs, son of Valdez, posted on Instagram on Monday: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm my father's passing. That family would like to request that you respect our privacy in our grieving moment. Your prayers and condolences are much appreciated."
Likewise, the QCPD "[urged] the public to refrain from concluding and respect the family's request to grieve in public." They "[assured] the public that any findings from the investigation will be officially released."
This comes after the Internet's reaction and speculations amid the police report on Valdez's death.
Valdez was known for his roles in Cedie: Ang Munting Prinsipe, Seven Sundays, and 2 Good to Be True.
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