India, April 17 -- Nora Aunor, the revered National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts and an enduring icon of Philippine entertainment, has passed away at the age of 71.

Her son, actor Ian de Leon, confirmed her death on Wednesday night through a Facebook post. "We love you Ma," he wrote. "Alam ng Diyos kung gano ka namin ka mahal.. Pahinga ka na po Ma.. Nandito ka lang sa puso at isipan namin.."

Aunor's daughter, Matet de Leon, also shared on Instagram: "I love you mommy."

The Filipino superstar was married to fellow actor Christopher de Leon in a civil ceremony in January 1975, as reported by the Daily Tribune.

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