Ramon Zamora dies of heart attack

From Philstar dated Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Ramon Zamora, popularly known as the “Bruce Lee of the Philippines” and noted for imitating German words, passed away last night. He was 72.

Zamora rose from the ranks as a stuntman of LVN Pictures to become a popular comedian, dancer, choreographer and producer. He starred in films like Return of the Dragon, Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko, Bruce Liit and others.

Zamora’s son Bryan says his father fell after taking a bath at home and was rushed to the Marikina Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. It was his second heart attack, the first having occurred two years ago.

“During one of our last conversations, my dad said he was already tired. He also expressed his wish for a burial (versus a cremation) and said no one should cry at his wake. He wanted everyone there to be happy,” adds Bryan.

Zamora coined the word “Esprakenheit” and was the second actor to portray Pedro Penduko, after the late Efren Reyes and before Janno Gibbs and Matt Evans. Among his last TV appearances were in the ABS-CBN teleserye Maging Sino Ka Man, Your Song and Maalaala Mo Kaya. He was also included in the upcoming ABS-CBN show The Wedding.

Zamora is survived by his wife Jojo and six children. His remains lie at Marian Memorial Chapel in Antipolo. Interment will be on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Loyola Memorial Park Marikina.