Mario Dumaual passed away due to Septic Shock at the age of 65

Publish date: 2024-05-02

Mario Dumaual, a respected showbiz reporter from ABS-CBN, passed away on July 5 at the age of 64. He had suffered a heart attack a month prior, which led to various health complications. Mario’s son, Miguel, had previously requested prayers for his father when he had the heart attack. Mario had been receiving treatment at the Philippine Heart Centre.

The cause of Mario Dumaual’s death was septic shock, a severe condition resulting from a systemic inflammatory response triggered by an infection. Despite being ventilated and undergoing dialysis in the critical care unit, Mario couldn’t overcome the complications, including a fungal infection.

On July 5, at 8:01 a.m., Mario Dumaual passed away due to septic shock. His family shared the sad news through a Facebook post, mentioning his ongoing recovery from a heart attack and the fungal infection. Mario had been at the Philippine Heart Center for a month.

Septic shock is not typically a direct consequence of a heart attack. While a heart attack restricts blood flow to the heart muscle, septic shock occurs when an infection causes a widespread inflammatory response throughout the body. Bacterial infections are commonly associated with septic shock, although other diseases can also trigger it.

Mario Dumaual’s family confirmed his passing on Facebook, accompanied by a heartfelt statement and photos of Mario with his loved ones. The statement revealed his battle with the fungal infection during his recovery and his month-long stay at the Philippine Heart Center. The family expressed their admiration for Mario’s strength and determination, but unfortunately, the infection overwhelmed his body’s ability to recover.

The statement continued, emphasizing Mario’s role as a pillar of support for his family and his significant contributions to entertainment journalism. They mentioned his unwavering dedication as a husband, father, and granddad. In addition to his family, Mario also left a lasting impact on the field of entertainment journalism. The family announced that Mario’s wake would take place from Thursday to Sunday at the Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium Commonwealth.

Born on July 31, 1958, Mario Dumaual began his career as a staff writer after graduating from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He worked in various industries, including finance and shipping, before joining Times Journal in 1982 as an entertainment reporter. He later wrote for the entertainment columns of the broadsheet newspaper, Malaya.

During his career, Mario covered news about celebrities, award shows, pageants, and galas. He joined ABS-CBN and continued working as a reporter even after retiring. Mario also mentored Star Patrol reporters, and his son Miguel followed in his footsteps, joining ABS-CBN News Digital as a TV reporter and editor.

Mario Dumaual was well-known in the entertainment industry and was honored with a star at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame. Younger artists he interacted with affectionately referred to him as “Tito Mario.” He made appearances on TV shows such as SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, TV Patrol, and Biyaheng Retro.

Mario Dumaual is survived by his wife Cherie and their five children, Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William, and Thessa. His passing is a significant loss for the entertainment industry, and his remarkable legacy will always be remembered. We deeply mourn his absence and remain grateful for his contributions.

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