In an emotional feature aired on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, the children of the late National Artist Nora Aunor opened up about the heartbreaking final hours of the beloved Superstar before she passed away. The segment, which touched millions of viewers, offered a rare and intimate glimpse into the final moments of a woman who shaped Philippine cinema.

According to her son Ian de Leon, the family rushed to be by her side as soon as they were informed that Nora’s condition had worsened.

“She was quiet, but we knew she could still feel us. Even if her body was weak, the presence of a loving mother was still there,” Ian said through tears.

Nora spent her last hours in the Intensive Care Unit, surrounded by her children and a few close relatives. Though she could no longer speak, her children said they felt her silently saying goodbye.

“We held her hand. Until the very end, we were holding hands,” one of them recalled.

The moment resembled a poignant film scene — silent, heavy with emotion, and deeply human. One of the most haunting images, they said, was when Nora appeared to glance upward just before her breathing slowed. It was as if she saw something — or someone — waiting for her.

Shortly after, her breath became shallow. And then, she was gone.

Despite a history of misunderstandings and family tensions, Nora’s final request was simple but powerful: “Take care of each other.” It was a plea for unity and healing. In her passing, the family found not just grief, but reconciliation.

Her children revealed that in her final days, Nora showed no fear. Instead, she exuded peace — the kind that comes from a life fully lived. She had prepared them for this goodbye.

“She left us not just with memories, but with lessons. She taught us how to live — and how to leave — with grace,” another child added.

This interview was not merely a recollection of a great artist’s final hours; it was a profound tribute to motherhood, legacy, and unconditional love. Nora Aunor may have taken her final bow, but her story — and her soul — lives on in the hearts of those she loved most.