Filipino actors died as a result of Heart failure

Here are 1 famous actors from Philippines died in Heart failure:

Leopoldo Salcedo

Leopoldo Salcedo (March 13, 1912 Cavite City-June 11, 1998 Pasig) also known as Pol, The Great Profile of Philippine Movies, Leopoldo Gron Salcedo or The Great Profile was a Filipino actor and film director. His children are called Cecilia Salcedo, Edgardo Salcedo, Cesar Salcedo, Leopoldo Salcedo Jr., Ellen Salcedo and Yvonne Salcedo.

Salcedo began his career in show business in the 1930s and appeared in nearly 300 films throughout his career. He was known for his onscreen versatility, and played a wide range of roles from heroic leads to villainous characters. He was particularly known for his roles in action and adventure films.

In addition to acting, Salcedo also worked as a film director and producer. He directed several films, including "Ang ilaw at ang lupa," which won the Best Picture award at the Manila Film Festival in 1959.

Salcedo was also a skilled athlete and competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was inducted into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

Throughout his career, Salcedo received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Philippine cinema. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic figures in Filipino entertainment history.

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