Maymay Entrata Shares Her Mother's Passing With The Most Heartfelt Message

No one can ever truly prepare for the grief that comes with losing a mother. It;s a kind of pain that defies explanation. But what remains is the love, memories, and legacy they leave behind—just like that of Maymay Entrata's mom, Lorna Entrata.

In a heartfelt Instagram Reel, actress Maymay confirmed the passing of her mother.

"Mahal kong Inay, Isang malaking karangalan na ikaw ang naging Inay ko. Matapang mong hinarap ang lahat ng pagsubok at sakripisyo para maitaguyod kaming buong pamilya," Maymay wrote.

"Mamimiss kita Inay, mamimiss ko ang taong nagmahal at habang buhay mamahalin ako ng buo. Sayo ko natutunan ang mag mahal ng walang kapalit at habang buhay dala dala ko lahat ng natutunan ko mula sayo," she continued.

According to the actress, the greatest "treasure" her mom left behind goes far beyond anything material. It was love in its purest form, and it's something she will carry with her forever.

"Maraming salamat sa iniwan mong kayamanan Inay, Kayamanang hindi galing sa lupa pero kayamang galing sa pagmahahal ng walang katumbas. Mahal na mahal kita Inay ko at wala akong pinagsisihan sa lahat ng sakripisyo kong makita ka lang maging masaya lagi. Hanggang sa muli nating pagkikita mahal kong Inay," she wrote.

In the same message, Maymay encouraged her followers to never take their parents' presence for granted. She reminded everyone to express their love while they still can.

"Sapagkat darating ang araw na ang mga yakap ay alaala na lang, at ang mga salitang hindi nasabi ay magiging bigat sa puso. Huwag kayong maghintay ng huli bago magsimulang magmahal nang buo," she said.

Earlier this year, Maymay opened up during a press conference about the quiet battles she had been facing behind the scenes. While her bubbly personality has been a constant, she shared that her personal life was far from lighthearted. Two women she considers mother figures were both fighting serious health issues.

"Sa totoo lang ko, this past two years sa buhay ko, kagaya ng sinabi mo kung ano yung nakikita nyo, happy happy lang. Pero lahat naman tayo may pinagdadaanan at masasabi ko na isa to sa pinakamalaking challenges sa buhay ko," she revealed in ABS-CBN press conference.

"Si mama Ludy, nasa Cagayan de Oro siya ngayon. Yung treatment niya tuloy-tuloy pa rin for dialysis. Tapos, tsaka yung nanay ko rin. Sabay sila, pero mas malubha yung sa [biological mom] ko. Yung nanay ko, matagal nang may cancer. Almost two years na. At kaya pabalik-balik ako sa Japan. Tapos, ngayon, ang isa na lang sa pinaka, pinapasalamatan ko ay nakauwi siya two months ago," Maymay said.

She admitted that these personal battles were part of the reason she stepped back from the limelight. It took time for her to open up about what she was going through. 

Our deepest condolences to Maymay and her family. Her message is a powerful reminder to love fully while we still can.