Singer Jovit Baldivino has passed away.
He was 29.
This was confirmed by his family in a statement, relating the “Pilipinas Got Talent” winner died Friday,
Dec. 9, 4 am.
His death came only a few days after he was rushed to the Nazareth of Jesus Hospital in Batangas, Dec.
3, Saturday.
According to a report, the singer was brought there supposedly after collapsing at a gathering following
a performance.
“He gave in to clamor of the crowd. He sang 3 signature songs including ‘Faithfully’ by Journey. He was
gasping for breath on the third song,” part of the family’s statement read.
Jovit underwent operation after a computerized tomography (CT) scan revealed a blood clot in his brain.
He was in a coma for five days before he eventually succumbed.
Jovit was last seen on television via the reality game show “Family Feud” only a few days ago.
He started his showbiz career in 2010, becoming the first-ever “Pilipinas Got talent” winner.
Apart from establishing himself as a singer of note, Jovit also tried his hand in acting, appearing in a couple of ABS-CBN dramas.
He has a daughter with ex-girlfriend Shara Chavez.