Ate Gay holds ‘living funeral’ with loved ones amid cancer battle
Comedian Ate Gay gathered his family and friends for a “living funeral” in Biñan, Laguna, giving his loved ones an opportunity to celebrate his life while he is still alive.
Ate Gay, whose real name is Gil Aducal Morales, shared photos from the gathering at Forest Lake Memorial Parks on Facebook on Oct. 15.
He captioned his Facebook album, “Celebration of Life … Undasko 2026.”
The venue was decorated with flowers and portraits of the comedian, resembling a traditional wake.
Among those who delivered eulogies for Ate Gay were fellow comedian Boobsie Wonderland and content creator Arman Salon.
In September 2025, Ate Gay opened up about his battle with stage 4 mucoepidermoid carcinoma. He has since undergone cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and has continued to share updates about his health with his followers.
In July this year, he said doctors detected a new lump near his neck and shoulder. He also said he was continuing immunotherapy.
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