After news broke out that veteran actor Eddie Garcia tripped and suffered a neck fracture during the taping of his upcoming series with GMA Network, Pinoy netizens and celebrities across networks quickly took to social media to request for prayers for his speedy recovery.
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Praying for you Tito Eddie!!! We love you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/3CcglQNCPZ
— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) June 8, 2019
Dear friends, let us please pray for our tito Eddie Garcia.
— ogie alcasid (@ogiealcasid) June 8, 2019
Idol Eddie Garcia suffered a heart attack today and reportedly in a coma & is in critical condition. Let’s pray for this legendary actor. A true icon of the Philippine movie industry. Kaya mo yan Manoy! Laban! pic.twitter.com/zgieQEsHxt
— julius babao (@juLiusbabao) June 8, 2019
Ayyy pagpray natin si sir Eddie Garcia for his full recovery and healing ??
— Alex Gonzaga (@Mscathygonzaga) June 8, 2019
Lord God we pray for Tito Eddie Garcia’s wellness and safety. He will be healed. We claim in Jesus’ name, Amen.
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) June 8, 2019
As of writing, the actor is in a deep sleep and in critical condition due to severe cervical fracture and not because of a heart attack as previously reported, according to Garcia’s family doctor.
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Eddie Garcia has been involved in Philippine showbiz since the 1950s. His last project was with ABS-CBN for Ang Probinsyano where he portrayed the role of a drug lord. He also recently won the Best Actor award in an international film fest for his role as a gay senator in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Rainbow Sunset.
Let’s continue to pray for Eddie Garcia’s full recovery!