Comedian Ate Gay, whose real name is Gil Aducal Morales, was surrounded by family and friends as they celebrated his life during a “living funeral” in Biñan, Laguna.
Held at Forest Lake Memorial Parks, the gathering gave his loved ones an opportunity to express their love, gratitude, and appreciation for the comedian while he was still alive. Fellow comedienne Boobsie Wonderland and content creator Arman Salon were among those who delivered eulogies.
Photos shared by Ate Gay and the attendees showed the venue decorated with flowers and portraits of the comedian.
The emotional gathering comes amid Ate Gay’s ongoing journey following his stage 4 mucoepidermoid carcinoma diagnosis, which he publicly revealed in September 2025.
In an interview with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, the comedian recalled the painful news he received about his condition.
“May kanser ako, stage 4 daw. Ang sabi, hindi na ako aabutin ng 2026. Hindi na rin daw ako puwedeng operahan. Wala raw lunas. Masakit sa akin,” he said.
He also appealed to the public for prayers and strength as he faced the challenges of his illness.
“Although lagi kong sinasabi na walang himala, kailangan ko po ng dasal. Kailangan ko po ng lakas at sana po makayanan ko ang araw-araw kong buhay sa ngayon,” Ate Gay shared.
Since then, the comedian has undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In July 2026, he revealed that another lump had been discovered near his neck and shoulder, which was treated using CyberKnife, a form of targeted radiation treatment.
In a health update in September 2026, Ate Gay shared encouraging news, saying his latest tests showed no signs of cancer. He expressed gratitude to God and to those who continued to support him throughout his treatment.
A living funeral is a gathering that allows people to hear tributes and receive expressions of love from their family and friends while they are still alive, rather than only after their passing.
