Singer-songwriter Davey Ryan Edward Langit has passed away, his wife Therese has confirmed. He was 38 years old.
The couple had previously shared that Davey was diagnosed with rare spinal infection last August, affecting his back and function of his legs.
Therese announced Davey’s passing in a Facebook post, saying he “fought fiercely ’til the very end” and was “so loved the past few days” and thanking everyone for filling Davey’s heart with gratitude, community and hope.
Fellow artists held benefit concerts for Davey, including one last October 15 attended by the likes of Nyoy Volante, Gian Magdangal, Lara Maigue and Yumi Lacsamana.
Another benefit show was slated for October 31 helmed by singer-songwriters Ebe Dancel and Noel Cabangon.
“Davey loved life more than anyone I’ve ever met,” Therese wrote. “He jumped off 75-meter free falls, rode the most frightening roller coasters, savored food, danced goofy, lit up every room with his warmth, his jokes, and loud laughter, and he loved LOVED music and songwriting with such fire.”
Memorials for Davey will be held at the Phoenix Memorial Chapels in Santa Rosa, Laguna, from October 23-26 and at St. Peter Urdaneta from October 27-29.
“Thank you for being part of Davey’s life. He loved each and every one of you,” Therese ended.
Davey rose to fame on the first season of “Pinoy Dream Academy,” getting expelled on Week 13 after receiving the lowest number of fan votes. Yeng Constantino would go on to win the competition.
Some of the songs he performed on the show were James Ingram’s “There is No Easy Way” and Sharon Cuneta’s “Miss Kita Kung Christmas”, as well collaborative performances of Sponge Cola’s “Jeepney”, Joey Ayala’s “Karaniwang Tao”, Rico J. Puno’s “No Touch” and Brownman Revival’s “Maling Akala”.
Davey would go on to establish a career in songwriting, also releasing singles of his own like “Selfie Song”, “Wedding Song”, “Breaksary”, “Dalawang Letra”, and in collaboration with Yeng the tracks “Cool Off” and “Time In”.