MANILA, Philippines: Former actress and model Andi Eigenmann on Monday said that her mother, veteran actress Jaclyn Jose, died of a heart attack on Saturday, March 2. She was 60.

Andi, accompanied by Gabby Eigenmann, her brother to father late actor Mark Gil, turned emotional as she read their family's statement.

"It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely passing of my nanay, Mary Jane Guck, better known as Jaclyn Jose at the age of 60 on the morning of March 2nd, 2024 due to a Myocardial infarction or heart attack."

"We'd like to thank everyone who has extended their prayers and condolences as our family is trying to come to terms with this unfortunate incident. Please provide us the respect and privacy to grieve and we hope this will put all speculations to rest," she said.

"We just like to say that her undeniable legacy will definitely forever live on through her work, through her children, grandchildren and the many lives she's touched as she herself, her life itself was her greatest obra maestra," Andi added.

Jose's talent management, PPL Entertainment Inc., confirmed on Monday the death of the actress.

"The Guck and Eigenmann families are requesting for everyone to pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Miss Jaclyn Jose, and for them to be allowed the respect and privacy to mourn her passing, and navigate these difficult times," it said.

Tributes

After the announcement, several of Jose's colleagues from the industry gave time to remember her and pay their respects.

Sharing a photo of them hugging, Kylie Padilla posted on Instagram, "You will be missed [heartbreak emoji]."

Gardo Versoza also posted a photo of them together. "I love you so much, friend [crying and heartbreak emoji]. Saying goodbye hurts. We still have stories to share, right?"

Ice Seguerra took to Instagram to say farewell to the veteran actress.

"I can't believe it. Thank you so much for loving Liza. You always supported her when she was at FDCP and defended her when she was gone. Thank you for your kindness. Extremely heartbreaking. I extend my condolences to the family and to all who love the one and only Jaclyn Jose. Her loss is a huge blow to the entire industry."

Gladys Reyes also paid tribute to her saying, "Ate Jane, it's a shock, you caught us all off guard. We've shared so much together, from when I was 9 years old in Lovingly Yours Helen to our latest movie Apag, you haven't changed for me."

"The industry has lost yet another talented and caliber actor. We will miss the one and only Jacklyn Jose," she added.

An icon

Jose is one of the most respected and multi-awarded actresses in the Philippines. She made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 for her role as Rosa Reyes in Brillante Mendoza's socio-political drama film "Ma' Rosa."

She was honored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for this achievement at the Ani ng Dangal ceremony in 2017.

In 2023, she was awarded the Movie Icon Award by The Entertainment Editors' Choice (The Eddys) of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors.

Jose's first project on television was in the soap opera "Familia Zaragoza" playing Ester from 1996 to 1997. She further rose in popularity playing Magda in" Mula Sa Puso" (1997–1998).

She was last seen in FPJ's "Batang Quiapo" on ABS-CBN as Jail Chief Supt./BGen. Dolores Espinas.