Ricky Rivero (Facebook)

Known as one of the succeeding members of the 80s TV Program, That's Entertainment actor-director Ricky Rivero passed away on Sunday, July 16.

Rivero's partner confirmed the news by announcing it through a Facebook post.

"Good morning po inyong lahat maraming salamat po sa tumulong sa asawa ko na c Ricky ngayon po Wala na po c Ricky S. Rivero namayapa na po maraming salamat sa walang sawang tulong sa Asawa ko,” he wrote.

The post did not reveal the cause of his death.

Coming from a family of prominent and well-known actors in the industry, Direk Ricky started as a child star until he became a product of GMA Network's talent program "That's Entertainment", and one of the stars featured in the movie "Ninja Kids" in 1986.

From then on, he started appearing in several series and movies, including "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin" in 2011 and "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" in 2014, playing the role of Big Boy Carnate.

Ricky also opened a chapter to the public regarding his health, especially his weight. In August 2015, he suffered from a heart attack. During that time, DZMM's Ahwel Paz revealed that he would undergo an angioplasty at the Philippine Heart Center.

Since then, Ricky has always been at risk regarding his health. In a May interview with Push, Ricky's sister Isabelle revealed that the actor was rushed to the hospital after experiencing another stroke. After a few days, she revealed that her brother's condition improved.

In 2011, Ricky made headlines after being involved in a stabbing incident in his home. He was stabbed 17 times by a guy whom he met online a few months ago. He survived by driving himself to a hospital.

Ricky was last seen in the horror comedy film 'D' Aswang Slayerz.' released in February.

According to Pep.ph, Ricky's body lies at the Loyola Memorial Chapels in Commonwealth, Quezon City.