Just hours before her passing, veteran showbiz columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis recorded a heartbreaking final message that would soon send shockwaves across the Philippines. With a voice barely above a whisper, she looked straight into the camera and said… “This might be goodbye.”

🕯️ PHILIPPINES MOURNS A LEGEND: Lolit Solis Has Passed Away at 77

It’s official. Lolit Solis, one of the most iconic and controversial figures in Philippine entertainment journalism, has died at the age of 77 after battling chronic kidney failure for several years.

The news was confirmed early this morning by her family. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, just hours after uploading what now appears to be her own farewell video — a soul-crushing 2-minute clip that has already gone viral across the country.

🎥 Her Final Message: “No More Pain… No More Regrets”

In the video, Lolit Solis sits on her hospital bed, noticeably weaker than usual. Her hair is thinner, her face more sunken, but her eyes still gleam with clarity and purpose. Holding her phone at arm’s length, she spoke slowly, deliberately:

“I don’t know if I’ll wake up tomorrow… but if I don’t, please remember me not as a troublemaker, not as a headline-chaser… but as someone who loved this industry more than life itself.”

She paused, smiled faintly, and whispered:

“No more pain. No more regrets. Only peace.”

Within minutes, comments flooded her post with crying emojis, prayers, and words of disbelief.

📰 A Career of Fire: From Gossip Queen to Industry Icon

Lolit Solis was never afraid to speak her mind — and that’s exactly what made her unforgettable.

She rose to fame in the 1980s as one of the most feared and revered entertainment columnists in Manila, known for her blistering takedowns and explosive exclusives.

Over time, she became a talent manager, representing some of the biggest stars in Philippine showbiz including Gabby Concepcion, Piolo Pascual, and Kris Aquino.

Love her or hate her, one thing was clear: Lolit Solis shaped the narrative. If she wrote about you — you made headlines. Period.

But her influence came with controversy. She faced libel cases, public feuds, and harsh criticism. Still, she always came back swinging.

“I was never afraid to be the villain,” she once said. “Better a real villain than a fake saint.”

💬 Stars React: “She Was Tough, But She Had a Heart of Gold”

As news of her passing broke, the Philippine entertainment industry went into mourning. Tributes poured in from all corners:

Piolo Pascual: “I owe my career to her. She believed in me when nobody else did.”

Ai-Ai delas Alas: “She scolded me more times than my mother ever did… but I knew it was love.”

Vice Ganda: “We fought. Many times. But I respected her courage. I really did.”

Even celebrities who once clashed with her posted emotional messages, acknowledging that behind her bold persona was a woman who gave everything to the people she believed in.

📜 She Planned Her Goodbye: “No Mourning, Just Memories”

In a handwritten letter found by her bedside, Lolit reportedly left instructions for her wake:

No one wears black.

No sad music.

Serve lechon.

Tell stories. Laugh. Cry only if you must.

She wrote:

“I don’t want to be remembered as someone pitied in death. Remember me as someone who lived — LOUDLY, HONESTLY, UNAPOLOGETICALLY.”

🧘‍♀️ Despite Her Illness, She Never Stopped Working

Even as her health declined, Lolit kept writing. She kept managing talent. She kept posting on Instagram every morning like clockwork — often from a dialysis clinic, always with a smile and a joke.

Her fans admired her strength. “If Tita Lolit can do it, what excuse do I have?” one netizen commented.

She wasn’t just a showbiz figure. She was a symbol of grit in a world that often forgets older women.

🧨 Her Death Reopens Old Wounds in Philippine Showbiz

While tributes dominate the media now, some netizens are revisiting her more controversial moments — including the scandal involving the Metro Manila Film Festival in the ’90s, and her public feuds with Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, and others.

But as one fan eloquently put it:

“You don’t have to be perfect to be legendary. You just have to be unforgettable. And Lolit Solis was unforgettable.”

📢 Final Words That Will Echo Forever

Her last Instagram caption, just before her final video, reads:

“May this be my last post… or maybe not. Only God knows. But if it is, then thank you. For reading me. For fighting me. For forgiving me.”

“I am ready.”

🕊️ Goodbye, Tita Lolit. You Were One of a Kind.

Lolit Solis didn’t just comment on showbiz — she became part of it. Her voice was often harsh, her words unapologetic, but her impact… immortal.

As the country mourns, one thing is clear: a chapter has ended, but the story of Lolit Solis will be told for generations to come.

Lolit Solis remembered by fellow celebrities, writers

Lolit Solis honored by fellow celebrities, writers

Lolit Solis’ passing was grieved by several celebrities including Pauleen Luna, Rocco Nacino and Zsa Zsa Padilla, whom the veteran columnist had worked with in her decades in the entertainment industry.

Luna penned an open letter to Solis through her Instagram page on Friday, July 4, sharing some of the conversations they had in the past years.

“I wish the world saw you how your alagas saw you. A mother, a protector, a fighter and someone who is very loyal,” Luna said. “Hindi ka man magaling sa iyong mga salita, ang puso mo naman ay nagsusumabog sa pagmamahal. Hindi ito halata, it took me a while to see it, to feel it, to understand it… kakaiba ka talaga.”

Luna further underscored Solis’ generosity and how she opened her doors not just to her talents but also to those in need.

“You are family Nanay. Twenty years with you is not enough. It breaks my heart that you have left us but I find comfort in the fact that you are now happy, at peace and pain free,” she continued. “Til we meet again, Nanay. Mahal na mahal din kita.”

 

Nacino, for his part, recalled how Solis believed in him when he was just a contestant in the reality show “Starstuck.”
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“Hindi ko po makakalimutan ang lahat ng pinayo ninyo sa akin noong nagsisimula palang po ako. We love you, Manay Lolit. Rest in peace,” he wrote.

Padilla also offered her sympathies and said, “RIP, Manay Lolit.”

Lorna Tolentino and Sandy Andolong expressed grief as well, sharing the statement from Solis’ family through their respective Instagram pages.

 

 

Businessman-politician Manny Villar also paid tribute to Solis, thanking her for being a “dear friend” to his family Lolit Solis honored by fellow celebrities, writers

Lolit Solis. Image: Instagram/@akosilolitsolis

 

Lolit Solis’ passing was grieved by several celebrities including Pauleen Luna, Rocco Nacino and Zsa Zsa Padilla, whom the veteran columnist had worked with in her decades in the entertainment industry.

Luna penned an open letter to Solis through her Instagram page on Friday, July 4, sharing some of the conversations they had in the past years.

“I wish the world saw you how your alagas saw you. A mother, a protector, a fighter and someone who is very loyal,” Luna said. “Hindi ka man magaling sa iyong mga salita, ang puso mo naman ay nagsusumabog sa pagmamahal. Hindi ito halata, it took me a while to see it, to feel it, to understand it… kakaiba ka talaga.”

Luna further underscored Solis’ generosity and how she opened her doors not just to her talents but also to those in need.

“You are family Nanay. Twenty years with you is not enough. It breaks my heart that you have left us but I find comfort in the fact that you are now happy, at peace and pain free,” she continued. “Til we meet again, Nanay. Mahal na mahal din kita.”

 

Nacino, for his part, recalled how Solis believed in him when he was just a contestant in the reality show “Starstuck.”
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“Hindi ko po makakalimutan ang lahat ng pinayo ninyo sa akin noong nagsisimula palang po ako. We love you, Manay Lolit. Rest in peace,” he wrote.

Padilla also offered her sympathies and said, “RIP, Manay Lolit.”

Lorna Tolentino and Sandy Andolong expressed grief as well, sharing the statement from Solis’ family through their respective Instagram pages.

 

 

Businessman-politician Manny Villar also paid tribute to Solis, thanking her for being a “dear friend” to his family.

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“Through the years, Lolit stood by us with love, loyalty, and kindness, offering her support not only in the best of times but also during the most challenging ones. Her words, courage, and unwavering friendship meant a lot to us,” he said.

The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) released a statement honoring Solis through its president, veteran columnist Salve Asis.

“Nanay or Manay Lolit, as we called her with genuine love and respect, was a fearless, unapologetic, and unforgettable figure, not just in showbiz but throughout the country. A celebrity in her own right, she captured people’s attention with her boldness, her sharp wit, and her unique way of telling stories,” the statement read.

“For the entertainment press in particular, she shaped the industry through her work as a columnist, talent manager, and TV host, leaving her mark on all of us who cover this beat today,” it continued. “Thank you, Nanay, for everything you shared with us—your stories, your wit, your guidance, your love, and the many lessons that will stay with us.”

Solis died on July 3 at the age of 78 after her battle with kidney disease