FILIPINO actor and television director Frederick Charles Caballes Davao, famously known as Ricky Davao, has recently passed away at 63.
His death was confirmed by Viva Entertainment, which was made into a Facebook post. “Pahinga kana, Sir Ricky.” They wrote on the caption.
The veteran actor was known to star in various films such as “Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya,” “Bayaning 3rd World,” and “Hibla.”
Many people in X expressed their deepest condolences regarding the death of the actor.
Grabe. Ricky Davao.
— Jay (@johnjsph) May 2, 2025
Grabe wala na si Ricky Davao? Sunod-sunod mga veteran actors and actresses na nawawala rip 🙏🏼
— Yanyan 4/5 ⭐️🤸♀️ TVXQ ZONE~ Beauty In Chaos 🌹 (@Yunjaedrey_0610) May 2, 2025
Omg si Ricky Davao? Whats happening, parang ang bata pa nya at 63. RIP sa family nya.
— aaa (@aliti770) May 2, 2025
RIP, Mr. Ricky Davao
— Loidita (@loidita) May 2, 2025
In 2024, it was reported that the veteran actor was diagnosed with a terminal illness that has not been publicly disclosed. Last November, he led a musical show titled “Silver Lining Redux,” where he was one of the producers.