Charice Pempengco, who starred as Sunshine Corazon on season two of “Glee,” lost her 40-year-old father in a stabbing in the Philippines.
Ricky Pempengco was stabbed to death at a grocery store in San Pedro township when he bumped into Angel Capili. Capili allegedly stabbed Pempengco in the chest and back with an ice pick, according to authorities.
Capili fled the scene and is still at large. A reward is being offered for information.
19-year-old Charice, who was estranged from her father, issued a statement, saying, “I want to thank my fans from around the world for their support and love at this very difficult time for my family and I,” the singer said in a statement. “We are all very sad about this terrible tragedy.”
Charice tweeted that she will not be performing with her mentor, producer David Foster, in Singapore.
“I have to go back to the Philippines as soon as possible to be with my family. I hope you all understand. I love you all and I will see you next year,” she tweeted.
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