India, April 16 -- Popular Filipino actor and politician Nora Aunor has died, her son Ian De Leon confirmed in a social media post Wednesday. She was 71 years old. Ian said that her mother was a source of 'unconditional love, strength, and warmth'.

"We love you ma. God knows how much we love you.. Rest in peace, Mom.. You are always here in our hearts and minds," he said in a post on Facebook. "I love you mommy," Nora's daughter Maret added.

In a follow-up post, Nora Aunor's son remembered the Filipino superstar as the 'heart of our family'.

"With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Nora C. Villamayor 'Nora Aunor' who left us today, April 16, 2025, at the age of 71. She was the heart of our family ...