Lolit Solis had thoughts of death for some time, Ogie Diaz says

Lolit Solis. Image: Instagram/@akosilolitsolis

The late Lolit Solis was not scared of death, such that she wished to leave the world at some point, according to entertainment insider Ogie Diaz.

In the July 6 episode of his showbiz vlog, Diaz said Solis had already accepted that she would die someday. At the same time, she was still reeling from the heartbreak of losing her closest friends in the industry, such as the late entertainment journalist Ricky Lo.

“Ito na nga ‘yung pinapangarap ni Ate Lolit. Siya ay naiinip na. As in gusto na niyang umalis sa mundong ito (This is what Ate Lolit dreamt of. She was already impatient. As in she already wanted to leave the world),” he said.

Diaz added that Solis was in a “melancholic state” because she felt alone, but he opted not to delve too deeply into the details.

“Gusto na niyang mawala dahil nga feeling niya sobra siyang nagmemelankolya dahil nga ‘yung kanyang mga kaibigan ay nagsipagpanaw na parang feeling niya siya na lang ‘yung natitira (She wanted to leave the world because she was quite  melancholic as her friends had died. She felt that she was the only one left),” he said.

Solis, who died of a heart attack, dealt with health complications, particularly involving her kidneys. She had been undergoing dialysis thrice a week before her death.

“Every time makakausap ko si Ate Lolit, sinasabi niya sa akin ‘Ang sakit-sakit na, ‘nak. ‘Di na kaya ng katawan ko. Pagod na ‘ko (Every time I talked to Ate Lolit, she would tell me, ‘It hurts so much, my child. My body can’t handle the pain anymore. I’m tired’),’” Diaz said while recalling one of his final memories of the late showbiz personality.

A ‘beautiful’ death

Diaz’s account echoes Solis’ interview with Rolling Stone Philippines in May 2025 — one of the final public exchanges she had before her death — with the latter stating that she was not scared of dying, although she hoped that it would be “beautiful.”

“I don’t fear death anymore — basta kailangan maganda lang ang death ko. Sana people remember me with kindness, with a smile. Sure na akong mangyayari ‘yan. Nangyari na ‘yan noong scam e, noong akala ko I’m dead, pero hindi (I’m sure it won’t happen. It happened to me when I was involved in a scam where I thought I was dead, but I wasn’t),” she said, as per report.

And her wake at the Aeternitas Chapels and Columbarium was indeed a beautiful affair, as it was attended by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Her casket was lined with funeral wreaths from politicians, media and production companies, as well as celebrities including Bea Alonzo, who was her punching bag for her fiery tirades.

LOOK: The wake of the late entertainment columnist, talk show host, and talent manager Lolit Solis is lined with funeral wreaths from celebrities, politicians, and media giants. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/9WpjIuLkB0

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 8, 2025

The celebrities who visited her wake included Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Gabby Concepcion, Yasmien Kurdi, Mark Herras, Glydel Mercado, Christopher de Leon and Alfred Vargas, among many others.

According to Kurdi, Solis was someone who didn’t shy away from giving harsh remarks which, however, came from a place of love.

“Masakit siya magsalita, pero ‘yung sakit na ‘yun ay dahil mahal [ka niya]. Pero gan’un niya ipakita sa’yo. Lalaiitin ka muna niya. Pero kapag nag-improve ka, pupurihin ka naman niya nang bonggang bongga,” she said. “Extreme siya. Either iiyak ka kasi hindi ka maayos pero kapag umayos ka na at okay ka na talaga, d’un niya sasabihin na ‘Okay ‘yan, ‘nak.’”

(Her words hurt, but they came from a place of love. But that’s how she showed it to you. She would be harsh toward you. But once you improved, she would shower you with praises. She was extreme. You would either cry because you’re not doing things well, or once you change for the better and you’re okay, she would say, “That’s good, my child.”) /ra