Willie Nepomuceno | |
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Born | Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno July 8, 1948 |
Died | July 26, 2023 Marikina, Philippines | (aged 75)
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Willie Nep |
Occupation(s) | Impersonator, singer, actor |
Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno (July 8, 1948 – July 26, 2023), professionally known as Willie Nepomuceno, was a Filipino impersonator and satirist best known for his impersonation of political personalities, especially Philippine presidents such as Ferdinand Marcos, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Benigno Aquino III, and Rodrigo Duterte,[1] as well as actors such as Fernando Poe Jr. and Dolphy.[2]
Nepomuceno was born on July 8, 1948, to Leonardo and Paquita Nepomuceno.[3]
In 2014, Nepomuceno's then 16-year-old grandson Sean Gabriel was shot and injured in Marikina.[4]
In 2016, Nepomuceno suffered a stroke that left him debilitated for two years, but recovered following constant therapy.[5]
Nepomuceno died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 75.[6] He had been hospitalised at the Marikina Valley Medical Center in Marikina after suffering head injuries following a fall from his bed on July 24.[7]