Biglaang Pagpanaw ng Asawa ni Rufa Mae Quinto na si Trevor Magallanes/th

A news story is currently spreading online. It is being reported that Rufa Mae’s husband, Trevor Magallanes, has suddenly passed away. This came as a shock, especially since there has been no official statement from the family. But while Rufa Mae’s camp remains silent, details are slowly emerging on social media. Many are wondering what really happened and whether there are deeper reasons behind it.

 Thank you very much. First, people started noticing when a message of condolence for Trevor was posted on social media. According to some netizens, the first information came from Trevor’s ex, before he married Rufa Mae.

In an Instagram story from his former partner, it said, “RIP Trev, thank you for all the good memories” — accompanied by a white dove and heart emoji. It also included a quote from Tupac Shakur: “Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.” The meaning of the quote wasn’t entirely clear, but many people said it sounded like Trevor had been going through something before his death.

Someone asked in the comment section what happened, but no answer was given, which only fueled more speculation. A little later, a tribute post was made by someone believed to be Trevor’s sibling. It included the message “RP brother” and an old photo of the two of them together. Another family member reposted it, saying, “I thought we were all going to grow old with gray hair and wrinkles.”

In addition, a Reddit user claimed to know someone who lived near Rufa Mae and Trevor’s house. According to them, it was possible that Trevor had made the decision himself to end his life. However, there is still no official confirmation of this, so it remains purely speculation.

Meanwhile, Rufa posted photos on Instagram — including images from their wedding, some family photos, and pictures of her with Trevor and their daughter Athina. There was no caption or explanation. Because of this, many asked questions in the comment section. Some were confused about why there were so many condolence messages. Even though Rufa Mae hasn’t spoken publicly, the emotion in the photos reflects her deep sorrow.

Several celebrities and close friends also expressed their condolences. Many were shocked and saddened by the news — but even more were asking what really happened. Despite Rufa Mae’s silence, many could still feel the weight of what she is going through. Just by posting old photos of Trevor and their child, she revealed a kind of sorrow that words alone couldn’t express.

One of the first to offer condolences was singer Jaya. She said she didn’t know what to say, so she sent a private message to Rufa: “Mare, I don’t know what to say. Please read my DM.” Following this, Maxene Magalona also offered sympathy, saying: “Sending you so much love. I’m so sorry for your loss.” Chynna Ortaleza, Kakay Bautista, and Ogie Alcasid also sent hugs and prayers — with Ogie posting simple praying hands and heart emojis.

Alessandra de Rossi, Francine Garcia, and Regine Angeles also expressed their condolences, mostly in the form of prayers and emotional support. But one particular comment stood out.

It came from the Instagram account of Filipino American Cancer Care. Some netizens believe this may connect with earlier speculation. According to some, Trevor may have long known that he had a serious illness — but chose not to tell his family. This made the cause of his death even more puzzling. If he truly was sick, could it be that he chose to stay silent to avoid burdening his loved ones?

As more questions arose, others revisited Rufa Mae and Trevor’s love story. It wasn’t an ordinary one. In 2016, Rufa went to the U.S. to take a break. It was during that time that someone introduced them to each other. At first, their conversations were simple — just video calls. Trevor admitted he had a crush on Rufa for a long time, though he didn’t know how famous she was in the Philippines.

Despite that, they immediately clicked. They became friends, then lovers, and eventually got married. Rufa moved to the U.S., and that’s where a new chapter of her life began. Though far from her family, she was happy to be with Trevor and their child. The presence of her friend LJ Moreno, who had also moved to the U.S., helped her adjust.

Even though she had a green card, Rufa’s heart remained in the Philippines. That’s why she frequently traveled back and forth between the two countries until she eventually had to decide where to settle permanently. In late 2024, Trevor confirmed that they had separated.

He said they were already in the process of getting divorced. This surprised many people, especially since they appeared to have a strong and happy marriage. After the confirmation of their split, more details of their struggles as a couple came to light.

Weeks before the news broke, Rufa had been involved in an issue related to violating a security regulation code. She didn’t make a big public deal out of it, but during that time, the topic of their relationship resurfaced. Trevor even shared a screenshot of a conversation with Rufa where they discussed custody arrangements for their daughter, Athina. This showed that even if they had problems, both were still thinking about their child’s welfare.

In an interview, Rufa said that although they no longer wanted to rekindle their relationship, they still respected each other. According to her: “He’s still my husband until now. But he doesn’t want it anymore, so I also don’t want to. I respect that because it would be gross if I kept insisting, right?”

Some fans were still hopeful they would get back together, but because of all that had happened, many slowly lost that hope. Instead, people looked back at an old post Trevor had made in 2016 before they got married. It read:

“Thank you for always making me a better man, for always understanding me and accepting me for who I am. I love you, Rufa Mae.”

That message showed the love they once had — which is why many were heartbroken to see how it ended. Along with grieving, Rufa finally released a statement a few hours after her initial captionless Instagram post.

In her message, she expressed the deep sadness she and her daughter are going through. She wrote:

“I’m deeply saddened by this development. I hope you give us time to mourn his loss, especially my daughter. Just pray for us that we will get through this with the help of God.”

She added that even they were unsure of what really happened, and asked people to stop spreading false information:

“We are still gathering factual information about his death. Even us, or his immediate family, are still verifying what happened. So we kindly ask his friends or anyone to stop spreading fake news or mere speculations about his death.”

She also said that she and Athina would be flying to America to personally take care of everything. She asked for some time and privacy for their family:

“Please wait for the official announcement surrounding his death from me and his family only, and not from any other source. Thank you very much, and please give us respect and pray for us in this time of trial.”

At the end of her post, she included a short but deeply emotional message:

“Until the end. Until we meet again. I love you, Trev.”

This kind of passing — sudden, unclear, and filled with the weight of the past — is not easy to accept. It’s not just the story of a relationship ending, but a story of facing painful truths and offering respect to someone who once meant so much.

It’s heartbreaking to see how a love once filled with joy and connection came to such a painful end. Despite the pain, there is still clear mutual respect and care, especially for their daughter. This reminds us that we never really know what someone else is going through — so it’s important to be compassionate and quiet when needed.