Maymay Entrata took to Instagram on Friday to announce the passing of her mother, who had been working in Japan and battling cancer for years.
Alongside a video of her mom walking outdoors, Maymay penned an emotional letter honoring her mother’s strength and sacrifices.
“Mahal kong Inay, Isang malaking karangalan na ikaw ang naging Inay ko. Matapang mong hinarap ang lahat ng pagsubok at sakripisyo para maitaguyod kaming buong pamilya,” she wrote.
The actress-singer shared her grief and deep appreciation for the unconditional love her mother gave.
“Mamimiss kita Inay, mamimiss ko ang taong nagmahal at habang buhay mamahalin ako ng buo,” she added.
Maymay said she learned how to love selflessly through her mother.
“Sa ‘yo ko natutunan ang magmahal ng walang kapalit at habang buhay dala-dala ko lahat ng natutunan ko mula sayo,” she said.
“Mahal na mahal kita Inay ko at wala akong pinagsisihan sa lahat ng sakripisyo kong makita ka lang maging masaya lagi. Hanggang sa muli nating pagkikita mahal kong Inay.”
She ended her message by urging followers to show love to their family while they still can.
“Huwag kayong maghintay ng huli bago magsimulang magmahal nang buo.”
According to earlier reports, Maymay’s grandmother—who raised her—is also undergoing dialysis due to a lung complication.