Singer-songwriter Stephen Ku has passed away.
On Twitter and Facebook, there has been an outpouring of grief and tributes from friends and fans of the music artist. Stephen maintained a successful music career as the lead vocalist for several independent bands through the years and was even mentored by the late legendary artist manager Wyngard Tracy, who managed the likes of Side A & Freestyle in the past. He wrote his first hit single “Kapit Lang,” an inspirational song about hope and finding strength, with Top Suzara of Freestyle during the height of the pandemic in 2020 and released his second single “Pasko Nga Ba?” under Warner Music Philippines last December 2021.
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Stephen has previously opened up about going through a “major health crisis” though it isn’t publicly known what the cause of his death was. Prior to the news, friends have been requesting blood donations on his behalf at the Makati Medical Center where he had been admitted.
Requesting A+ blood donors for Stephen Ku.
Makati friends or anyone with A+ blood with no comorbidities & weight is normal BMI. Kindly proceed to Makati Med Blood Bank for screening prior to donating. Kindly advise MMC that blood is for Stephen.
— TonyToni (@djtonytoni) May 29, 2022
RIP @StephenKu 🙁 You just kept on making each dream come true. So, yes, KAPIT LANG. https://t.co/8WG9meRmfA
— Kassy – Business Mentor (@kassypajarillo) May 29, 2022
We lost a good one today. RIP @StephenKu, who I had the honor of partnering with for the @disclosure and Whitest Boy Alive shows in Manila. I don’t think I know anyone as dedicated as he was to making sure Manila was having a good time. ❤️
— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) May 29, 2022
Thank you for being an inspiring business partner to Briggs, for being our groomsman and wedding host, for the laughter, the support, the good times.
We will miss you forever! Rest easy now ?
— Kim Marvilla-Abrigo (@KimMarvilla) May 30, 2022
Rest In Peace, Stephen Ku.
— Nicole Sarmiento (@neekelita) May 30, 2022
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
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