Kapamilya singer Klarisse de Guzman is mourning the passing of her beloved mother, Esnobie de Guzman, whom she paid tribute to in an emotional social media post on Saturday, October 24.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Klarisse shared a black-and-white photo of herself beside her mother in a hospital room, expressing her deep love and bidding her farewell.
“Mahal na mahal kita, Mama ko. Iyakap mo na lang ako kay Papa ah. Mahal na mahal ko kayo,” she wrote.
Before announcing her mother's passing, Klarisse had appealed to her followers to pray for Esnobie's condition, expressing her fear and concern through her Instagram broadcast channel.
“Namamanhid ako. I'm so scared. Pwede nyo po ba isama si Mama sa prayers nyo?” she wrote in an earlier message.
Following the announcement, fellow celebrities, artists, and fans extended their condolences and offered words of comfort to the grieving singer and her family.
Among those who expressed their sympathies were Klarisse's fellow Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.0 housemates and other personalities from the entertainment industry.
As of writing, Klarisse has yet to disclose the cause of her mother's death or details regarding her wake.
Klarisse rose to prominence after finishing as the first runner-up in the inaugural season of The Voice of the Philippines. She later won the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in 2021 and continued to connect with audiences through her music and television appearances.
Her recent stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.0 further introduced her to a new generation of viewers.
