The "Queen of Philippine Rock and Roll" and "Original Queen of Comedy" popularly known as Elizabeth Ramsey, passed away in her sleep, her daughter Jaya confirms on a facebook post Thursday. She was 83.
"Mama Beth Ramsey is now with our Lord... 83 years has been full. Love and daughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation."
"Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God's loving arms. Bye, Mama, until we meet again. I love you forever," she added.
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Ramsey was known for her Visayan-accented dialogue and her funny gestures. She rose to fame after winning in 1958 the singing contest in Student Canteen, the first noontime show on Philippine television.
She was survived by her three children on her first marriage, and her daugther Jaya, a Filipina recording artist.
Source: GMA News
