Ang nakakalungkot na balitang ito ay ibinahagi ng isa sa mga apo ni Sylvia na si Anna Maria Perez de Tagle sa kanyang post sa instagram.
Ayon kay Anna, pumanaw si Sylvia habang natutulog nito lamang December 1.
"RIP to my grandmother, Ms. Sylvia La Torre Perez de Tagle.- First Lady of Philippine Television, Queen of Kundiman and Tandang Sora Awardee, devoted wife of Dr. Celso Perez de Tagle, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, caring auntie, and affectionate friend, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1st at 7:02 am. "sabi ni Anna
Katabi raw ni Sylvia ang kanyang asawa at kanyang anak ng pumanaw ito.
"At the time of her death, she was with her husband, of 68 years and her children, Artie, Bernie and Che-Che."pahayag pa nito
Nagbigay rin siya ng tribute sa namayapa niyang lola.
"My grandmother was my first inspiration when it came to singing and acting. She was my first vocal coach and taught me all of her kundimans. Thank you for passing on your love of music to me and I will surely continue your legacy. Gone too soon but always in our hearts. Your song has ended but your melody will linger on. Love you Mama Cita. "sey niya
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Condolence po sa pamilya ni Sylvia!