Sita Yan, the mother of the late actor Rico Yan, has finally broken her silence regarding the recent issues surrounding her deceased son.
She made a heartfelt appeal to the public, urging them to stop using Rico’s name for their personal gain.
Ogie Diaz shared the official statement of Rico’s family on his vlog released on Monday, July 17, where they expressed their sentiments that the recent news about Rico was “very unfair.”
In early July, ’90s “sexy” actress Sabrina M made claims of having a secret relationship with Rico for several years before his passing. She asserted that she was the actor’s girlfriend after his breakup with actress Claudine Barretto, and that Rico’s older brother Bobby was aware of their relationship.
In her statement, Rico’s mom emphasized that her late son is no longer here to address any of these claims, and she urged the parties involved to refrain from invoking his name.
Sita also mentioned that it has been 21 years since Rico’s passing, and the pain of losing a son and a brother has left a permanent mark on their family’s being.
Here’s the full statement:
“It has been 21 years since Rico passed on March 29 2002. The pain of the family losing a son and a brother, has been permanently etched into our being.
The recent news swirling around Rico is very unfair. He is no longer around to give his comment, to either refute, deny, or acknowledge the claims. It is not only unfair but disrespectful.
I ask everyone concerned to please STOP using Rico’s name for their own individual purposes. Please leave Rico, and us in peace. Thank you.”
Rico Yan is best remembered for his roles in Gimik, Mula sa Puso, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, and Got to Believe. He was found dead in a hotel room in Palawan on March 29, 2002.
