Eugene Villaluz, who earned fame as part of the popular 1970s band the New Minstrels, died of cancer on Saturday, June 10.
He was 70 years old.
The music veteran passed away at about 4:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Global City after a short battle with prostate cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in April.
Villaluz's years as a tenor for the New Minstrels, one of the country's biggest musical groups, made him a household name. He is widely credited for popularizing "Gulong ng Palad" and for his hit "Nothing I Want More" with Louie Reyes.
His last major show was in February, when he performed with the Company and Joey Albert at the Kia Theater in Cubao.
The music veteran passed away at about 4:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Global City after a short battle with prostate cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in April.
Villaluz's years as a tenor for the New Minstrels, one of the country's biggest musical groups, made him a household name. He is widely credited for popularizing "Gulong ng Palad" and for his hit "Nothing I Want More" with Louie Reyes.
His last major show was in February, when he performed with the Company and Joey Albert at the Kia Theater in Cubao.