Dolphy’s daughter spreads Father’s Day cheer despite hospital stay

MANILA, Philippines — While many of Dolphy’s fans anxiously await updates on the Comedy King’s health, one of his daughters took it upon herself to cheer him in his hospital room on Fathers’ Day.

“We’re here for you,” reads one of the banners posted by 20-year-old Zia Quizon, daughter of Dolphy and singer Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Padilla shared the photo below through her Twitter account on June 17, days after the veteran comedian was confined at the Makati Medical Center due to due to pneunomina.

Zia is a recording artist who regular performs on ABS-CBN Sunday noontime variety show ASAP.  

Happy Father’s Day! Dolphy’s ICU room decor made by Zia June 14 instagr.am/p/L9JDIOrN92/

— zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) June 17, 2012

Earlier, Dolphy’s son Eric Quizon released a statement also through Padilla’s Twitter account: 

My Dad was sent to the hospital last Saturday because of pneumonia. This made him weak because of his COPD. They ha… tl.gd/hr9shh

— zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) June 14, 2012

As of June 16, Dolphy is reported to be “recovering beautifully,” albeit with the aid of a respirator. [See also: Family, friends and fans #PrayforDolphy]

Dolphy is turning 85 next month.  -Rappler.com

Click on the links below for more news on Dolphy.

• Dolphy in critical condition
• #PrayforDolphy