OPM icon Claire dela Fuente dies at 63

OPM icon Claire dela Fuente, also known as "The Karen Carpenter of the Philippines" and "Asia's Sweetest Voice," has passed away at 63.

Her son confirmed that the stress from contracting COVID-19 contributed to her death, and she died in her sleep due to cardiac arrest.

She was reportedly also dealing with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

Dela Fuente rose to fame in the 1970s as one of the "Jukebox Queens" with hit songs like "Sayang," "Minsan, Minsan," and "Nakaw na Pag-Ibig."

Discovered by composer George Canseco after winning a singing contest at 15, she was later known for singing a jingle for Hope cigarettes.

Fellow celebrities and fans have been paying tribute to the OPM icon.