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MANILA, Philippines — Popular '90s heartthrob Red Sternberg, best known for his role as "Kiko" in the hit youth-oriented television series "T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado)," has died at the age of 50.
Red Sternberg PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK/SANDY STERNBERG
His wife, Sandy Sternberg, confirmed the news on Friday — what would have been his 51st birthday.
Sandy revealed that Sternberg passed away on Tuesday, May 27, though she did not disclose the cause of death.
"It is hard to find the words right now to say that this has been the most difficult time I have ever gone through my whole life," Sandy wrote in a Facebook post. "To be greeted 'happy birthday' and 'sorry for your loss' at the same time three consecutive days of what was supposed to be a celebration full of birthdays. May was our month! 5th, 28th, 29th and 30th."
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"My husband suddenly passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 27th. To those who knew him from his early acting days, he was 'Kiko,' but to our three kids and I he was simply Daddy/Dada. Today would have been his 51st birthday. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. I would kindly request our need for privacy at this time as we navigate this difficult journey. Memorial arrangements will be shared soon," she added.
"T.G.I.S." director Mark Reyes also paid tribute to Sternberg in a social media post.
"The entire T.G.I.S Barkada is heartbroken to lose one of our own. We just confirmed with Red's wife Sandy Sternberg of his passing a few days ago," Reyes wrote. "Their family requests privacy at this time and your kind understanding as they navigate this sudden passing of Red. Kiko we love you and we're giving you a group hug right now."
With him in "T.G.I.S" were Angelu De Leon, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Ciara Sotto, and Rica Peralejo, among many others.
Sternberg also appeared in" T.G.I.S.: The Movie" (1997) and "Silaw" (1998).
After his time in show business, Sternberg moved to the United States and pursued a corporate career.
