Revealed August 2, 2025 1:49pm
Up to date August 2, 2025 1:49pm
Former Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knight Jimly Lantaya has handed away.
In a publish by Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Saturday, the league mentioned it’s mourning the loss of life of Lantaya, who additionally performed for the Gensan Warriors.
“The MPBL is in mourning following the passing of Gensan Warriors participant Jimly Lantaya,” the league mentioned.
“The Warriors’ light big was beloved by household, mates and teammates. A fierce competitor on the court docket, he was form, humble and pleasant off it. Our ideas and prayers exit to his household and mates notably the Gensan Warriors group that continued to take care of Jimly as he battled sickness the previous couple of years.”
Lantaya, 24, was a part of the Letran squad which received the titles in NCAA Seasons 97 and 98.
Again in April, Lantaya revealed he was identified with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. In line with the Mayo Clinic web site, thoracic aortic aneurysm is “a weakened space within the physique’s fundamental artery within the chest.”
Lantaya’s former teammate Fran Yu additionally remembered the Letran massive man.
“RIP #15 isa sa pinaka masayang tao na nakilala ko,” Yu mentioned in his publish. “Paalam, champ.”
Kyle Tolentino additionally remembered his late former teammate.
“Relaxation in Peace Jimlyboy! Salamat sa pagpapasaya mo sa lahat ng nakapaligid sayo! Love you pare mamimiss ka namin ng sobra!”
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information
