Comedian Noemi Tesorero popularly known as “Mahal” has passed away, afternoon of August 31, 2021. The comedian’s sister Irene Tesorero confirmed through a Facebook post,”Ang aming kapatid na si Mahal ay pumanaw na. Wala pang schedule sa kanyang burol dahil sa COVID restriction”.
According to Irene (via PEP.ph), gastro illness and COVID-19 were the cause of Mahal’s death. She died in a hospital in Batangas.
The 46-year-old Filipina comedian recently reunited with Mura, accompanied by her partner Mygz Molino in Albay.
Brenda Mage, who lived with Mahal and worked as the comedian’s assistant shared a touching tribute on a Facebook post.
“2years din kita nakasama sa bahay at naging Alalay mo sa mga out of town shows mo.. araw araw gabi gabi magkakasamaā¦. Ang tapang mo para umabot ng ganyang Edad sa kalagayan moā¦Bago ka nawala nakagawa ka pa ng napakabuting gawain sa partner mong si Muraā¦Mahal ka ng lahatā¦ Mahal ka namin MAHALā¦. pahinga na aming Munting MAHALā¦.. NOEMI TESORERO MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.”
RIP Mahal locally trended on Twitter as her friends, co-artists, and netizens remembered the adorable comedienne.