Bitter Anang Showbiz columnist Lolit Solis has passed away at the age of 78. Her fans are deeply saddened by her sudden passing, and everyone is shocked by Lolit Solisâs final post before her death./TH
đ BREAKING NEWS: âShowbiz Queenâ Lolit Solis Passes Away at 78 â Philippine Entertainment Industry Mourns Her Death
Manila, Philippines â July 3, 2025 â The Philippine showbiz world woke up to heartbreaking news this morning: veteran columnist, TV host, and talent manager Lolit âManay Lolitâ Solis has passed away at the age of 78 due to complications from heart failure and chronic kidney disease. She died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Quezon City.
đ The Woman Behind the Stars
Born on May 20, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Lolit Solis came from a humble background. But through her sharp wit and fearless writing, she rose to become one of the most powerful voices in Philippine entertainment journalism.
Her career spanned over five decades, beginning as a crime reporter before transitioning to showbiz columnsâquickly gaining fame for her no-holds-barred commentary and strong opinions.
đş From Print to Television Fame
Lolit was a well-known face on Philippine television, hosting hit shows such as Startalk, CelebriTV, The Buzz, and many more. She also managed the careers of several A-list stars, including Gabby Concepcion, Paolo Contis, Lorna Tolentino, and Christopher de Leon.
âď¸ Controversies and Scandals
Her career was not without controversy. In 1994, she was involved in the infamous Manila Film Festival scandal, where she was accused of rigging results in favor of artists under her management. Although she admitted to her involvement, the incident remains one of the most talked-about in showbiz historyâhighlighting her enormous influence behind the scenes.
â¤ď¸ Her Final Years
Starting in 2022, Lolitâs health began to decline as she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, requiring regular dialysis. In 2023, she also suffered a mild stroke. Despite her condition, she remained active on social media, particularly on Instagram, where she candidly shared her fears, pain, and reflections about life and mortality.
In one of her final posts, she wrote:
âI feel sad, weak but hopeful. I love life. I love my works. I love my friends. But if being sick is a sacrifice I have to experience, it was an eye-opener for me.â
đŻď¸ Farewell, Manay Lolit
News of her passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Celebrities, fellow journalists, and fans poured out their grief and paid tribute to the woman who was often referred to as the âqueen of showbiz journalism.â Lolit Solis will be remembered for her fearless reporting, sharp tongue, and sincere heart.
đ A Lasting Legacy
Her death marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Philippine media. Lolit was not just a commentatorâshe was a storyteller, a truth-teller, and a fierce supporter of the artists she managed. With thousands of articles, countless TV appearances, and the careers she helped build, Manay Lolitâs legacy will live on in the hearts of many.
A heartbreaking piece of news shocked everyone this morning. Bitter and outspoken showbiz columnist Lolit Solis has passed away at the age of 78. The showbiz industry is now in mourning over Lolitâs passing. But before the fearless columnist died, she was still able to post on her Instagram.
Lolit Solis, a well-known talent manager and showbiz columnist, admitted to experiencing anxiety after falling ill and being hospitalized. In her Instagram post, she shared her experience of being confined in the hospital:
âI really didnât expect that at my age, Iâd end up being confined and getting sick. I even had an anxiety attack because I couldnât believe that at my age, Iâd be lying on a hospital bed,â she shared.
She added:
âIâm really not used to hospital scenarios, so everything was a culture shock to me. Every time I wake up in the morning, I get shocked that Iâm in a different room. Sometimes, Iâm startled when I wake up, and I feel completely lost.â
Lolit also said that the feelings she was experiencing were new to her, and she wondered why she felt so strange.
âI feel like crying, but thereâs nothing I can do.â
Thatâs why she was deeply overjoyed when her friends from the industry visited her to check on her condition.
âItâs really hard to be sick. You feel hopeless, helpless, weak. Itâs like you donât know what to do or where to go. I felt like it was already too late for me to be going through something like this in life. But you know how God isâHe knows when and where to give you things. Iâm so grateful that this happened to me now that Iâm older. I already have the patience and wisdom to accept things.â
âI feel sad, weak, but hopeful. Iâm wishing that Iâll recover soon and become active again,â Lolit said.
She emphasized that her illness became a real eye-opener:
âI love life. I love my work. I love my friends. I live life like everybody else. But if being sick is the sacrifice I had to experience, then it really opened my eyes. Like going through medical procedures, all the things done to you at the hospitalâit was all new to me.â
Lolit also expressed her gratitude to all the medical staff who took care of her:
âIt felt like I was just on vacation, like a sleepover for a few days. But thatâs what it feels like to be in a hospital. Sometimes I just wanted to cry out of self-pity. But maybe thatâs just how life is.â
