death of Cory Aquino at 76

Philippine Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III, center, the only son of former Philippine President Corazon 'Cory' Aquino leaves the Makati Medical Center shortly after announcing the passing away of his mother early Saturday Aug. 1, 2009, at Manila's financial district of Makati city. Aquino died Saturday after a long bout with colon cancer. She was 76.

Corazon Aquino of the Philippines, former president and heroine of the 1986 "people power" revolution, has died after a 16-month battle against colon cancer, her family said Saturday.

The 76-year-old Aquino was diagnosed with the disease in March last year and had undergone chemotherapy and surgery. She was admitted to hospital in June after a loss of appetite.

"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m. (1918 GMT Friday) of cardio-respiratory arrest," her son, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., said on national television. More about:Cory Aquino
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