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Nora Aunor’s son Ian de Leon thanks fans after mom’s burial
Actor Ian de Leon, son of the late Nora Aunor, emotionally thanked "Noranians," the fans of his mother, for their unwavering support during her burial.
He expressed gratitude for their love, acknowledging that Nora's status as a National Artist and the "Superstar" was due to them.
Ian shared that he and his siblings remain united, attributing it to their mother's wishes and their shared closeness to God because of her.
Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16 at the age of 71 due to acute respiratory failure, was accorded a state funeral and a hero's burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Full military honors were given the late screen veteran before her remains were laid to rest next to fellow National Artists Ishmael Bernal and Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
She was recognized as a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022.
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