MANILA, Philippines — Comedian Ate Gay has been confined in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) in Muntinlupa City due to a critical medical condition.
In a Facebook statement, the family revealed that Ate Gay was rushed to the hospital's Emergency Room last October 17, 2026, after experiencing severe difficulty breathing. Doctors found that Ate Gay was suffering from septic shock and pneumonia-induced acute respiratory failure, leading to her admission to the ICU for intensive care.
According to the family's latest update, Ate Gay has overcome the initial septic shock. However, on October 29, doctors discovered damage to the right side of the brain due to a stroke.
Ate Gay remains dependent on life-support machines, with the family confirming that the comedian's condition is still critical and guarded. They added that they are seeking medical and financial assistance from government agencies, private individuals, charitable institutions, and other organizations to help cover Ate Gay's treatment.