Ricardo Reyes (September 13, 1956 – April 17, 2015), professionally known as Richie D'Horsie (), was a Filipino actor and comedian.

Early life

Reyes was born in Manila, Philippines on September 13, 1956.

Career

Reyes rose to fame as a sidekick to Tito, Vic and Joey. He made his television debut on ''Discorama''. The comedian also became part of ''

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'' in 1978 and joined ''

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'' in 1979. He was also in '' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' from 1981 to 1986.

Pepsi Paloma gang rape case

15-year old actress

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accused Reyes and fellow comedians

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and

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of gang raping and taking photos of her on June 21, 1982 in a room at the Sulo Hotel in

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. On July 31, Paloma's manager Rey dela Cruz lodged a formal complaint with Defense Minister

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. On August 18, 1982, Paloma filed charges of rape and acts of lasciviousness against the three television personalities before the Quezon City fiscal's office. The crime of rape at the time, carried the

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in the Philippines, and to prevent his brother and his cohorts from being sent to the

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quickly went to see Paloma while she was still securing the services of Atty. Rene Cayetano. According to Paloma, Tito Sotto coerced her into signing an "Affidavit of Desistance" to drop the rape charges against his brother and cohorts—Tito Sotto had allegedly placed a pistol on the table in front of Paloma when he went to talk to her. In exchange for the dismissal of the charges of rape, Vic Sotto, de Leon and D'Horsie issued a public apology towards Paloma stating: Three years later, Paloma was found dead in an apparent suicide. Dela Cruz was murdered years later.

Personal life and death

In September 2000, Reyes was arrested in

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after local police authorities caught him handing over

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(locally known as "shabu") to a 20-year-old. Reyes died at the age of 58 on April 17, 2015, due to complications brought about by diabetes, kidney failure and brain stroke, reports said. His wake was at Loyola Memorial Park,

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:D'Horsie, Richie 1957 births 2015 deaths People from Las Piñas People from Manila Filipino male comedians Deaths from diabetes Deaths from kidney disease Burials at the Loyola Memorial Park Filipino male film actors GMA Network personalities