Francis Magalona Death
Francis passed away on March 6, 2009 at the age of 44 in Philippines. Francis's cause of death was leukemia.
When did Francis Magalona die?
March 6, 2009How did Francis Magalona die? What was the cause of death?
LeukemiaHow old was Francis Magalona when died?
44Where did Francis Magalona die? What was the location of death?
Philippines
Francis Magalona Birthday and Date of Death
Francis Magalona was born on October 4, 1964 and died on March 6, 2009. Francis was 44 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 4, 1964
Date of Death: March 6, 2009
Age at Death: 44
Francis Magalona - Biography
Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. Born in Mandaluyong City, he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over into the mainstream. He was credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga! Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given "for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us."
