Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Dolphy in critical condition after kidney complications, family asks for prayers

DolphyKing of Comedy Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life) is now in critical condition, television reports said Wednesday.

The comedian was rushed to the Makati Medical Center last June 9 after he felt weak because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), said his son, Eric Quizon, last week.

The younger Quizon also said earlier that the doctors had to attach a respirator in order to help the King of Comedy breathe.

Dolphy remains at the Intensive Care Unit of the Makati Medical Center since June 9.

Reports on Twitter said Dolphy has kidney complications and needs B+ blood.

Sandra Aguinaldo @sandraguinaldo tweeted: “Eric Quizon on Dolphy's condition: Critical. Hemoglobin low. He needs B+ blood. Kidney has complications.”

Reports said the family of Dolphy is asking for prayers for his recovery.

Eric and Zsa Zsa Padilla, the comedian’s long-time partner, thanked everyone last week for the prayers that were said for their loved one.