Philippines mourns 'King of Comedy' Dolphy (via
AFP)
The Philippines wept Tuesday as the country's most popular comedian Dolphy succumbed to pulmonary disease after a month in hospital. He was 83. President Benigno Aquino led the nation in paying tribute to Dolphy, calling him the embodiment of the "humble, honest, and helpful" Filipino, who made life…
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