Veteran singer and comedian, Elizabeth Ramsey passed away on Thursday morning of October 8, 2015, She was 83.
According to her daughter, singer “Jaya” Ramsey, her mother passed away in her sleep.
Jaya said through her Facebook account. “Mama Beth is now with our Lord… 83 years has been full. Love and laughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation. Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God’s loving arms. Bye mama, until we meet again. I love you forever. Thank you Jesus.”
In August, Elizabeth Ramsey was confined at the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital following what Jaya said was a hyperglycemia attack and not a stroke as had been initially reported.
Ramsey recouped and Jaya promised to make sure her mom feels cherished as she additionally announced her goal to take her under her own personal care in her own home.
One of her last memorable performances was entertaining TV advertisement for Datu Puti vinegar in 2012 where she gamely “was a tease” with actor Derek Ramsay.
Ramsey last TV guesting was in a TV show, “Your Face Sounds Familiar” of ABS CBN, hosted by Billy Joe Crawford wherein comedian Melai Cantiveros was given a standing ovation by all three judges and the studio audience for her spot-on impersonation of Elizabeth Ramsey, singing the song of Waray–Waray.
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By: Robert Beerlak
