The director died of a massive pulmonary embolism due to hospital-acquired pneumonia on February 21 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City.” in the industry, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma Stage IV late last year.
“Edong was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He was the writer and director of local and internationally acclaimed award-winning films such as ‘Bahay Bata,’ ‘Quick Change,’ ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo,’ ‘Lola Igna,’ ‘Fuccbois,'” his family’s statement reads.in G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City from February 24 to February 26.Roy’s demise saddened actors and colleagues in the industry who paid tribute to the director on Facebook.
“Hinding hindi po kita makakalimutan, nakakalungkot po, nakakaiyak, pero Direk Edong, ang mahalaga po hindi na po kayo masasaktan at mahihirapan. Ma-mi-miss ka po namin Direk Edong, akala ko po gagawa pa tayo ng movie. Love po till we meet again. Rest in peace, Direk Edong,” award-winning actor“My director, my mentor, the one who turned my life 360 degrees… it’s all because of you, direk Eduardo Roy Jr.