Kim Atienza took to social media to share a cherished memory of his late daughter, Emman Atienza, singing inside a recording studio.
On Saturday, October 25, the television host posted on Facebook a video of Emman performing "Sailor Song" by Gigi Perez. In the caption, he wrote: "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."
The video has already gained more than 1.6 million views as of this writing.
Various netizens online commented on the video.
"We mourn with you, Kuya Kim ❤️ Emman has been an inspiration and a ball of sunshine to those who are unseen in this cruel world. No more pain, Emman. You've lived such a colorful & purposeful life," one netizen said.
"I can’t imagine the pain kuya Kim. But thank you kuya Kim - that even through an imaginable pain your faith is solid by telling us that his will be praised. 🙏. Our deepest condolences again kuya Kim," another netizen commented.
In a previous post, Kim also shared a reminder with his followers following the passing of his daughter. "Compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life," he posted.
On Friday, October 24, Kim and his family announced via a statement on social media that Emman passed away.
"It's with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman," the statement read.
"She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her. Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone.
"To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life," the statement added.
Emman was 19 years old at the time of her passing.