Only been hospitalized twice in his whole life - the first time was in
2001 because of a prostate gland operation, and the second time was the
day before he died.
Cremated on July 29 after the 1 p.m. Mass at the Loyola Memorial Park
in Marikina City.
One of the very few Filipino stars who had no vices - he did not smoke,
drink liquor, nor gamble.
With his well-muscled body, he is known for his portrayal as Bernardo
Carpio in the movie with the same name, Bernardo Carpio (1951). He is also the local
version of Hercules in his younger day, with one Hercules movie in his
belt.