Lotlot de Leon asks for privacy, vows to protect Nora Aunor's dignity as their family grieves

GMA Network

26-05-2025

Lotlot de Leon, through her legal counsel, has appealed to the public and the media to respect her right to privacy as their family grieves for Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16.
De Leon released a statement through her lawyer, Atty. Mark Julius Estur of Estur and Associates, via Facebook and Instagram on Sunday, notifying the public that Estur would be representing her "in all matters related to the recent events which has placed her in false light and malicious narratives."
In the statement, Estur urged the public to respect the actress's boundaries and give her "the privacy she deserves."
"Any concerns or issues regarding Ms. de Leon will be addressed through proper channels and forums, and we will not engage in online debates or respond to personal attacks," the statement read.
As Aunor's eldest child, de Leon vowed to protect her mother's dignity and take action to safeguard the rights and interest of herself, her family, and her siblings. This includes "taking action against any online harassment, cyberbullying, defamation and all acts which tarnishes and besmirches the reputation of the family."
Moreover, Estur underscored through the statement that they "will not tolerate any form of online abuse or invasion of her privacy and will pursue all available legal remedies to ensure that her rights are protected and respected."
Estur also expressed the law firm's commitment to handling all matters in relation to de Leon's representation and requested "that the public and media cooperate in respecting Ms. de Leon's privacy during this time."
"There will always be different narratives and perspectives, but the truth will always prevail," the statement read.
De Leon and her sister, Matet De Leon, recently paid tribute to Aunor on what would have been her 72nd birthday on May 21.
The National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts passed away on April 16 at the age of 71. According to her son, Ian De Leon, she died of acute respiratory failure.
She was honored with a state necrological service and was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on April 22
The Philippines continues to mourn and pay tribute to the one and only Superstar through initiatives like film viewings. A local bakery has also named a pastry after her.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News