<p>Original Pilipino Music icon Hajji Alejandro passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 70.</p>
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<p>The news of his passing began to circulate widely after his daughter, Barni Alejandro, changed her Facebook cover photo, prompting an outpouring of condolences in the comments section.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>She later posted a heartfelt rendition of one of her father's most beloved songs, &lsquo;Ang Lahat Ng Ito&rsquo;y Para Sa&rsquo;yo,&rsquo; with a caption that read like a love letter to her first love&mdash;her father. "My heart is broken into a million pieces," she wrote.</p>
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<p>Known as the &lsquo;Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala,&rsquo; Hajji Alejandro was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer earlier this year. In February, he underwent emergency surgery and made a brief recovery, regaining his ability to speak and sing&mdash;gifts that had endeared him to generations of fans.</p>
<p>More than just a matinee idol, Hajji Alejandro was a pillar of OPM. With his smooth voice, timeless charm, and deeply emotional delivery, he carved a lasting place in Filipino music history. His performances turned stages into unforgettable moments, especially for the college-age fans who once screamed his name.</p>
<p>Hajji&rsquo;s legacy lives on in his music, his family, and in the hearts of all those he inspired.</p>
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