Celebrity photographer Raymund Isaac pumanaw na sa edad 59

Raymund Isaac

PUMANAW na ang sikat na celebrity photographer na si Raymund Isaac dahil sa COVID-19 complications. Siya ay 59 taong gulang.

Ibinahagi ng kanyang kapatid na si Edward Isaac ang malungkot na balita sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Facebook account.

Aniya, sumakabilang-buhay si Raymund dahil sa kumplikasyon sa COVID-19 habang naka-confine sa California Pacific Medical Center sa San Francisco, California.

“To those who prayed with us in different parts of the world for Raymund, thank you. He will be missed by many most of our family and those he touched,” simulang mensahe ni Edward.

Kung matatandaan, noong July 24, 2021, mismong si Raymund ang nagbalita sa kanyang official FB page tungkol sa kanyang health condition.

“Friends I need all your prayers now. I was rushed to CPMC SAN FO hospital this morning due to lack of oxygen. I am alone here in the hospital due to Covid rules.

“It’s scary to be in a place where you don’t know anyone. Include me please in your prayers. Even Jayson Vicente can’t be with me now,” pahayag ng celebrity photographer na ang tinutukoy ngang Jayson ay ang asawa niya na nasa Amerika rin ngayon.

Bago pumanaw si Raymund, palaging nagpo-post ng update si Jayson tungkol sa kundisyon ng kanyang partner habang ito’y nasa ospital.

“Sadly, despite my visits, Raymund’s continues to be anxious & doesn’t sleep. As a result, his O2 levels drop & the pneumonia isn’t resolved. The medical team had no choice but to intubate him & force him to sleep. Please po keep the PRAYERS for him.

“To be honest I’m scared but I need to be strong for him. I LOVE HIM VERY VERY MUCH. HE’S MY EVERYTHING,” pahayag niya.

Noong Aug. 28, ibinalita ni Jayson na intubated pa rin si Raymund, “Today Menmen/ Raymund is stable. He remains in the ICU intubated & sedated. The medical team monitors his condition closely & I receive regular reports on his O2 levels, BP, & other organ functions. 

“Though his condition changes periodically, I know that he is fighting hard. We all need to continue to fight with him through our prayers. He still needs us all.

“From Day 1 your prayers, concern and care has been our source of strength. God has been continuously blessing us with ‘angels.’

“We really appreciate your prayers, unconditional support and love. Please be by our side until Menmen is out of the hospital. Thank you. Stay well. Good Bless!” mensahe pa ni Jayson.

Nauna rito, ipinost pa ni Raymund sa FB ang kanyang litrato matapos maturukan ng COVID-19 vaccine sa CVS Pharmacy sa San Francisco noong July 9, 2021.

Ang caption niya rito ay, “Taking things in control. When the situation doesn’t favor you, find other options.

“I will not be a victim of circumstance. My first jab is my first step to make sure we are safe. Here it’s a none event to get vaccinated. We should actually follow suit.”

Huling napanood ng madlang pipol si Raymund sa kanyang Facebook live session kasama si Janice de Belen noong July 4. Dito, nagkuwento pa tungkol sa plano niyang pagbabakasyon sa Amerika.

Naglambing pa sa kanya si Janice na pasalubungan siya ng refrigerator magnet pagbalik niya sa Pilipinas.

Maituturing nang haligi ng entertainment industry si Raymund Isaac dahil sa hindi matatawarang kontribusyon niya bilang photographer. 

Siya ang paboritong photog ng maraming artista, pati na ng mga producers at talent managers na nangangailangan ng publicity photos para sa product endorsements, movie posters at iba pang proyekto.