Gordon on Monday night said his death is a very irreparable loss to the media industry.“So very sad that my very dear friend Jun Icban of the Bulletin has passed on. He was a journalist for all seasons. His death is a very irreparable loss to the industry. He was soft spoken and totally respected for his kindness and took his job very professionally,” he tweeted.
Gordon expressed condolences to his bereaved family and the Manila Bulletin family as he offered prayers for Icban, whom he has known for the last 50 years. Icban left behind his wife, Zenaida Pamintuan Icban and their children Susan Icban Amores, Mercedes Icban Hermogenes, Crispulo Icban III, David Icban, Zenaida Flor Icban, and Michael Ben Icban.
Icban was also chairman of Samahang Plaridel, an association of Philippine Journalists, and of the Campampangan in Media.