In the wake of Nora Aunor’s heartbreaking passing, one of the most emotional and unexpected turns has come to light — and it involves her granddaughter, Janine Gutierrez.

According to insiders close to the family, Janine was reportedly “completely stunned” after learning that her late grandmother had left her a deeply personal inheritance, something far more meaningful than material wealth.

While the full details of the inheritance remain private, sources suggest that Nora Aunor left behind a handwritten letter, personal mementos, and a vault of unreleased scripts, film memorabilia, and notes from her iconic career — all addressed specifically to Janine. The gesture is said to be Nora’s way of passing the torch, entrusting Janine with her artistic legacy and encouraging her to carry the flame of truth, excellence, and bravery in storytelling.

Janine, already an award-winning actress in her own right, is said to have burst into tears upon discovering the bequest, especially the personal message from her lola. “She couldn’t believe it. It was like Lola Nora was still guiding her,” a family member reportedly shared.

This unexpected gesture from Nora Aunor only deepens the emotional impact of her death — and reaffirms how closely she watched and supported her granddaughter’s journey in showbiz.

As fans and the industry continue to mourn the Superstar’s loss, this moment between Nora and Janine has added another layer to the legend’s already profound legacy — showing that even in her final moments, Nora Aunor was thinking of the future of Philippine cinema.

Janine Gutierrez, nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng 2 lola na sina Nora Aunor at Pilita Corrales
Nangungulila ngaon ang aktres na si Janine Gutierrez matapos lamang ang limang araw nang sumunod na namayapa ang kaniyang lola na si National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor matapos lang na mamayapa si
Asia’s Queen of Songs na si Pilita Corrales.

Si Janine, 35, ay anak nina Lotlot de Leon, ampon ni Nora, at Ramon Christopher na anak ni Pilita.

Pumanaw si Pilita noong Abril 12 habang mahimbing na natutulog, ayon sa kanyang anak na si Jackie Lou Blanco. Sumunod namang pumanaw si Nora noong Abril 16. Na kasalukuyang nakaburol ang labi sa Heritage Park, Taguig City.

Nagbigay-pugay si Janine sa kanyang mga lola sa social media. Tinawag niyang inspirasyon si Pilita, hindi lamang dahil sa musika kundi sa kabutihan nito.

Samantala, inilarawan niya si Nora bilang “Mama Guy,” na isang treasure ng kanilang pamilya at ng sambayanang Pilipino.

‘With sorrowful hearts, we share the passing of our grandmother, Mama Guy. A treasure to our family but truly always more the people’s than ours. She had a life of giving her immeasurable love to everyone she touched whether on screen, through music, or in person,’ post nito sa kanyang IG.

Samantala, ntakdang bigyan ng state funeral si Nora sa Abril 22, ngunit hindi pa tapos ang mga detalye nito ayon sa anak niyang si Kristoffer Ian de Leon.