Manila – Social media exploded today with alarming rumors that veteran comedian and actor Dennis Padilla has passed away. The phrase “Dennis Padilla tuluyang namaalam” trended nationwide, leaving fans in disbelief and prompting a wave of concern throughout the entertainment industry.

But just as tributes began pouring in, a surprising twist emerged—the doctor who last examined Dennis Padilla broke his silence and revealed the real story behind the headlines.

“He’s alive – but it was close,” doctor confirms.

According to Dr. Emmanuel Torres, Dennis Padilla had been rushed to a hospital days earlier due to what was initially suspected to be a mild stroke. His condition quickly escalated, leaving him unconscious for hours. “We almost lost him,” the doctor admitted in a radio interview. “But through quick intervention and Dennis’s strong will to fight, he pulled through.”

The Online Confusion: How the Death Rumor Spread

As news of his hospitalization leaked, a misunderstanding on social media led many to believe he had died. Several fan pages and even smaller news outlets posted premature tributes, further adding to the confusion.

It wasn’t until the doctor’s interview and a brief statement from Dennis’s team that the false death rumors were debunked.

“Dennis Padilla is alive and recovering. Please be responsible and pray for his full recovery,” his publicist stated.

A Wake-Up Call – For Everyone

The actor, known for his heartfelt roles and comedic timing, had previously opened up about his struggles with health and emotional burnout. This recent episode, while frightening, is now seen by many fans as a turning point and wake-up call—both for Dennis and for a public quick to believe everything they read online.

Close friends, including celebrities like Julia Barretto and Marjorie Barretto, were said to be in “quiet contact” with his medical team.

From false death news to a miraculous recovery, Dennis Padilla’s name once again becomes a symbol—not just of showbiz, but of survival and second chances.

Dennis still misses his children
If our news is correct, Dennis Padilla has been told to avoid giving interviews about his children, or mentioning them.

It’s understandable because every time he’s interviewed about his children, instead of improving his relationship with them, the result is the opposite.

Anyway, it seems that Dennis can’t stop posting on his Instagram like a lonely father.

After posting a picture of his children when they were young and saying, “Miss you all mga anak,” he posted a picture of his daughter Claudia Barretto.

A simple, “Miss you Claui… God bless you more anak!” Other people were tagged in their post, like his brother Gene Padilla, but Claudia was not tagged. We wondered if he blocked his daughter or if he just couldn’t tag her?

In the limited comments he allows on his Instagram, a netizen told Dennis, “It’s a shame you’re still posting. Just keep on praying.”