Mahal dies at 46

MANILA, Philippines (Updated Sept. 1, 2:21 a.m.) — Comedienne Noemi Tesorero, popularly known as Mahal, died due to a yet undisclosed cause. She was 46. 

In her sister’s Facebook account, Irene Tesorero shared the sad news. 

“Ang aming kapatid na si Mahal ay pumanaw na. Wala pa schedule sa kanyang burol due to COVID restriction,” wrote Irene, who also confirmed to Philippine Entertainment Portal that Mahal died in a Batangas hospital and tested positive for COVID-19.

Mahal, said Irene, also had comorbidities like high blood pressure.

Actor Jerald Napoles also paid tribute to Mahal on Twitter.

“Rest In Peace Noeme ‘Mahal’ Tesorero,” Jerald wrote.

Social media users also poured their condolences for the actress. 

Recently, Mahal, together with her rumored boyfriend Mygz Molino, went to visit her former love team partner Mura in Guinubatan, Albay, to give Mura some "ayuda" or goods and other stuff that could help the former actor in these trying times.

Mahal was last seen on the romantic comedy “Owe My Love” on GMA-7.