Kim Chiu’s mom passes away

MANILA, Philippines - The mother of Kim Chiu died Sunday due to an illness. She was reportedly 50 years old.

According to ABS-CBNnews.com, that before Louella Yap Chiu passed away, she was confined at a hospital in Cebu (Kim’s hometown) although it was undetermined when she was admitted and for what reason. Kim has not granted any interviews.

A source also said that some ABS-CBN executives flew to Cebu last night to condole with their prized talent and her family.

Meanwhile, her management Star Magic sent The STAR this statement: ‘Star Magic sympathizes with Kim Chiu on the passing of her mother, Louella Y. Chiu. We request that we give Kim and her family the respect and time to grieve for her loss.’

The Kapamilya actress, who recently wrapped up work for Ina Kapatid Anak, has had said in media interviews that for her dramatic scenes, she draws emotions from her experiences and relationship with her mother. 

There’s no word yet from Kim, who recently joined Twitter, on her social-media accounts, save for this tweet late Sunday: ‘Sana panaginip lang ito.’

Her Twitter and Instagram accounts were, nevertheless, swamped with messages of support and sympathy from fans and followers.