MANILA — Comic strip creator and writer-director Carlo J. Caparas has died, his family confirmed Saturday night.

Caparas' daughter, Peach Caparas, announced his passing  in a Facebook post, where she wrote an ode to her father.

"Salamat Direk Carlo J. sa mga dibuho at istorya. Mga istoryang nabuo sa bawat tipa ng iyong makinilya," part of the poem reads.

"Dad, you will forever be loved, cherished, and honored…by all of us," Peach also said in the post.

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