YouTuber Emman Nimedez dies

Heidi Hsia

17 August 2020 at 2:30 am·1-min read

17 Aug – Filipino actor-YouTuber Emman Nimedez has recently passed away.

The news was recently shared by girlfriend Peachy Santos through his Facebook page, which read, "Our beloved Emman Nimedez joined our Creator at 1:00am today, August 16, 2020, Sunday. He was with his family during the time of his passing at St. Luke's Medical Center - Quezon City."

"Our family is thankful to everyone who offered prayers and showed support," she added.

Santos also stated that funeral details will be announced in the next days, and expressed hope that everybody will respect the family's privacy to mourn the passing.

Nimedez, who became a content creator as early as 2011, first revealed that he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last May. He was rushed to the ICU on 13 August following kidney failure and blood complications.

(Photo Source: Inquirer.net)

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