Mystery Surrounds Ricky Davao’s Final Will: Did He Leave Everything to a Secret Lover or an Illegitimate Child?

As the entertainment world mourns the sudden passing of veteran actor Ricky Davao, a new and shocking layer of intrigue has emerged — his mysterious Last Will and Testament, which, according to multiple insider sources, may not be what anyone expected.

Ricky, 63, was reportedly surrounded by close family and friends in his final days, but what truly unfolded behind hospital doors remains a puzzle. Just days after his passing, a confidential source revealed that a sealed legal document, believed to be his final will, has been discovered — and what’s written inside could stir tension within his family.

❖ Not for His Wife?

While many assumed that Jackie Lou Blanco, his longtime partner and mother of his children, would naturally be the primary beneficiary of his estate, an anonymous legal aide close to the Davao camp hinted otherwise. “There is mention of a woman who’s not Jackie Lou,” the source disclosed. “Someone from his past — maybe recent — who reportedly remained close to his heart.”

This revelation has thrown fans and observers into a spiral of speculation. Could this be a secret partner, someone he reconnected with in recent years? Or perhaps, an unacknowledged love from his youth that he never truly moved on from?

❖ The Child Nobody Knew About?

Even more shocking is the rumor that part of the estate may be left to a child that Ricky allegedly fathered outside of his relationship with Jackie Lou. A younger man in his twenties was reportedly seen attending the wake — seated quietly, keeping to himself, and noticeably avoided by some of Ricky’s known relatives. One family friend whispered, “That boy has Ricky’s eyes. No one’s saying anything, but we all noticed.”

If this is true, it would not only reshape the public’s understanding of Ricky’s personal life but could also set the stage for a potential inheritance dispute behind closed doors.

❖ An Emotional Goodbye?

Insiders say the will also includes a handwritten farewell letter — deeply emotional in tone — addressed to someone Ricky referred to only as “M.” Whether “M” refers to a woman, a place, or even a memory, no one knows. But the cryptic letter, reportedly sealed with wax and kept separate from the legal will, has become the center of speculation among family and showbiz colleagues alike.

A source who claims to have seen part of the letter said: “He talked about regret, about not being able to make things right… and how he hoped the person would forgive him.”

❖ Public Reactions and Family Silence

The Davao family has remained tight-lipped on the matter. Jackie Lou Blanco released only a brief statement thanking the public for their support, but made no mention of the will or any issues related to inheritance. Some netizens, however, have begun piecing together old interviews and cryptic social media posts Ricky made in recent years — posts that now seem to carry hidden meanings about “unfinished chapters” in his life.

Online forums are ablaze with theories:
“He had another family?”
“Was this why he grew distant from some people?”
“What if the secret child comes forward and claims everything?”

❖ What Happens Next?

If the will is contested or challenged in court, the battle for Ricky Davao’s legacy could become one of the most high-profile and emotionally charged disputes in local showbiz history. For now, those close to him are urging the public to allow the family space to grieve — even as whispers grow louder.

One showbiz insider summed it up best:

“Ricky Davao may have left the world quietly… but his last message may speak louder than any of his performances.

Ricky Davao, also passed away
You know, Salve A., I don’t know how to start this column because of the mourning for the untimely passing of a close friend who was loved by the entire industry because apart from his skills as a singer, dancer, actor and director, he was also very kind and knew how to get along with everyone, Ricky Davao!

Now we fully understand why he did not show up at the wake of his mother-in-law, Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, nor at the funeral of Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor.

He was already in and out of the hospital at that time because of his cancer of the throat.

The industry has not yet recovered from the successive deaths of several industry pillars such as movie queen Gloria Romero, Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, the only Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor and the music icon and so-called ‘Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala’ Hajji Alejandro, not to mention the global mourning over the passing of the beloved Holy Father Pope Francis, here comes Ricky Davao, the ex-husband of singer, actress and host Jackie Lou Blanco who is also mourning the passing of his mother on April 12, Pilita Corrales, grandmother of their three children Kenneth, Rikki Mae and Arabella.

Ricky was at Vicor then OctoArts when he became close to us because his aunt is Baby Gil, my former colleague who is now in the Viva yard.

There were many times when Ricky and I had dinner at Baby Gil’s house because Ricky’s father Charlie Davao’s second wife, Mary Grace Inigo, was his sister-in-law.

Since his late father Charlie Davao was an actor as well as his older brother Bing Davao, it was not surprising that Ricky entered showbiz.

We were just surprised when we heard that he had entered acting.

More than the accolades that Ricky received as a Hall of Famer at the Aliw Awards as Best Actor on Stage, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor from various award-giving bodies for his various films, he was also known as a great TV director of various drama programs on TV which he started with the Maalaala Mo Kaya drama anthology on ABS-CBN until his directorial projects became one after another which he balances with his projects as an actor.

Ricky was present at almost all the important functions of his colleagues and friends in the industry and was willing to offer his songs for free.

That’s how he was with them. He was also religiously present at the wakes of industry people to personally sympathize with the families of the deceased.

Ricky always had a smile on his face for anyone he met. He was so kind and friendly to everyone.

We will miss Ricky so much.

Our sincere condolences to the loved ones left behind by Ricky Davao from us here at Pang Masa