REST IN PEACE. JUST IN: Singer Jovit Baldivino has passed away at the age of 29, his family confirms.
Jovit Baldivino was the winner of the first season of “Pilipinas Got Talent” in 2010. He joined the contest because he believed the prize of P2 million would lift his family out of poverty and allow him to finish his studies.
Juan Ponce Enrile outlives singer and Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 grand winner Jovit Baldivino, who passed away this morning due to an aneurysm. He was known for his version of the songs “Faithfully” and “Too Much Love Will Kill You.” He was 29.
Is this true? Recently his wife warned people about spreading fake news about his passing then. I reread it this morning. I hope not, actually, period. If too, man, condolence to the family of Jovit Baldivino. It went too soon, indeed. pic.twitter.com/cXkH2YrxC3
— @TheShepherd (@AngManunupa) December 8, 2022
Gil Baldivino, the sibling of Jovit Baldivino, confirms the singer-actor’s passing. Jovit was the first winner of the talent competition Pilipinas Got Talent and is known for his rendition of “Pusong Bato.” He was 29 years old.
Long live this music legend! We regret to see him go!
Remember that life is THAT short, but he gave us the best singing talent since PGT Days at the nagging 1st Grand Winner.Rest in peace, Jovit Baldivino. 😢😢
— Philip Miguel Garcia (@Miggy7215_PMGph) December 9, 2022
CAUSE OF DEATH
According to a statement released in a Facebook post, singer Limuel Llanes shared that Baldivino suffered a mild hemorrhagic stroke last year; it also reported that he may have died due to mild hemorrhagic stroke.
Ian Joshua reacting to the death of the singer, wrote.
A great and talented Batangueño singer who every Filipino admired because of the songs “Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin” and “Faithfully” was wasted. Long live, farewell, and thank you for the beautiful music you dedicated to the people, Jovit Baldivino.
‘BAKA MAG MILAGRO PA’
Pilipinas Got Talent 2nd season Grand Winner at singer na si Marcelito Pomoy, nagbahagi ng kanyang mensahe para sa kanyang namayapang kaibigan na si Jovit Baldivino. pic.twitter.com/wa3PCWAeEU
— Pilipino Star Ngayon Digital (@psngayondigital) December 9, 2022
Sun Star Davao said
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC; JOVIT Singer Jovit Baldivino died early morning Friday, December 9, 2022. He was 29. Jovit rose to fame after he was declared the first grand champion of Pilipinas Got Talent.