Not many know it but the veteran actor had an operation recently.
Eddie Gutierrez's unica hija, actress Ruffa Gutierrez, made it public via social media, relating how it was a success, going on to add that his father has been cleared of prostate cancer.
Posting a photo of them together, she wrote, "The weeks leading up to my departure for the U.S. was tough. I experienced a tornado of emotions which I kept exceptionally private.
"This much I can share : Dad had an operation and it was a success. He has been cleared of prostate cancer. Thank you, Lord!"
Ruffa would go on to thank "ALL the doctors and nurses who took care of Dad at St. Luke’s Quezon City."
"Special mention to the BEST urologist and anaesthesiologist, Dr. Steve & Joyce Lim. He is on the road to a full recovery thanks to your expertise and pag-aalaga," she added.
"Sa mga nagdasal para kay Dad, maraming salamat. You know who you are."
Ruffa also shared a message to those "trying their best to heal from things they don’t discuss."
"Keep the faith, pray and stay strong."
Eddie, 79, started his acting career in the '50s.
He has won several awards including a Famas for Best Supporting Actor in 1992.