Pepe Smith passes away at the age of 71

Mitzi Santos

January 28, 2019

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  Filipino rock legend Joey “Pepe” Smith passed away at the age of 71 according to ABS-CBN News.

  Smith’s daughter Daisy Smith-Owen shared the sad news online this morning. She wrote, “Thank you for everything papa bear ko. Thank you for being the best dad in the world. I know you’re in the best place now, no more pains papa.. i will see you in few days. I love you to the moon and back.”

  Thank you for everything papa bear ko. Thank you for being the best dad in the world. I know youre in the best place now, no more pains papa.. i will see you in few days. I love you to the moon and back. ?

  Posted by Daisy Smith-Owen on Sunday, January 27, 2019

   

  According to his daughter, he was rushed to the hospital early Monday. Smith suffered from stroke in November 2017 and he also underwent eye operation.

  Pepe Smith started as one of the members of the iconic Juan dela Cruz band with Wally Gonzales and Mike Hanopol. They were the band behind the hits “Beep Beep,” “Balong Malalim,” “Titser’s Enemy No. 1,” “Himig Natin,” at “Kahit Na Anong Mangyari.”

  Many celebrities mourn the death of the rock legend and posted their messages and photos with the late Pepe Smith on their respective social media accounts.

  Rest in peace Sir Pepe Smith. ??

  — kean cipriano (@keancipriano) January 28, 2019

  We lost another national treasure. #RIPPepeSmith

  — ogie alcasid (@ogiealcasid) January 28, 2019

  R.I.P. Pepe Smith ?

  — zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) January 28, 2019

  With deepest sadness, I say good night to Pinoy Legend, Pepe Smith. Salamat sa iyong musika. ??❤️ pic.twitter.com/0mNga0MhKP

  — Geneva Cruz (@genevacruzmusic) January 28, 2019

  A Pinoy Rock icon passed away. RIP Pepe Smith.

  — Orange & Lemons (@moonlanegardens) January 28, 2019

  Pagtanda ko, ipagmamayabang ko sa mga batang musikero na naging kaibigan ko yung nag-umpisa nang lahat… yung King of Pinoy Rock, si joeypepesmithofficial. ??
  Pahinga ka na, Pepe. Mahal… https://t.co/VtKdRdkxnV

  — JUGS Jugueta (@jugsjugsjugs) January 28, 2019

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