June Keithley
| June Keithley-Castro | |
|---|---|
| Born | June Keithley 10 March 1947 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, Marian devotee |
| Spouse(s) | Angelo Ylagan Castro, Jr. (deceased) |
| Children | Angelo Diego Castro III Gabriella Castro |
June Keithley-Castro (10 March 1947 – 24 November 2013)[1][2] was a Filipina actress and broadcast journalist.
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Early life
Castro was born to a Cebuano mother and an American father. She studied at St. Paul College, where she was mentored by James B. Reuter. She married broadcaster Angelo Castro, Jr. in 1973 and the couple had two children: Diego, an actor and anchor of UNTV,[3] and Gabriella.
Acting career
Prior to becoming a journalist, Castro had a television and film career. She was part of the cast in the defunct ABS-CBN comedy-gag show Super Laff-In from 1969 until 1972. She appeared in several films, including Durog (1971), and Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyrenes, Sabado, Linggo (1976).[4]
People Power Revolution
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At the height of People Power Revolution of 1986, Castro was working at Radyo Bandido and called on the Filipino people to come to EDSA.[citation needed]
Illness and death
In 2009, Castro was diagnosed with breast cancer and told she had three years to live.[5] She died, aged 66, on 24 November 2013, at Saint Luke's Medical Center, Makati City, Metro Manila.[6][7]
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued a statement announcing her death on Philippine television.[8]
Affiliations
Castro hosted a religious program called "The Woman clothed with the Sun".[9]
Awards
During the administration of Corazon Aquino Castro was conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor, becoming a reservist in the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of general.[10]
In 2013, she and Reuter were given a plaque of recognition and the Spirit of EDSA award during the 27th year commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution.[11]
References
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- ↑ June Keithley passes away, newsinfo.inquirer.net; accessed 4 August 2015.
- ↑ June Keithley dies, rappler.com; accessed 4 August 2015.
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- ↑ June Keithley at the Internet Movie Database
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