That's A Wrap for the King of Rap, Francis M

"Reach for the stars. Keep on dreaming. It's good and free to dream."

- Francis Magalona

Francis Magalona, son of popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, died today at the Medical City in Pasig City.

All-Time Box Office King Vic Sotto announced Kiko's death in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga.

The Master Rapper is survived by his wife Pia, and eight children Maxene, Saab, Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Elmo, Arkin, and Clara.

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