Lance Joseph Martinez

Remembering Singer-Songwriter Davey Langit, Who Passed Away After Battling a Rare Spinal Infection

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<p>&ldquo;Davey loved life more than anyone I&rsquo;ve ever met.&rdquo; These were the heartfelt words of <strong>Therese Villarante-Langit</strong> as she announced the passing of her beloved husband, singer-songwriter <strong>Davey Langit.</strong></p><p>Davey passed away on Tuesday after battling a <strong>rare spinal infection</strong> since August this year, as confirmed by Therese in an emotional social media post.</p><p>&ldquo;Yesterday, my husband, our best friend, brother, son, bandmate, collaborator, favorite guitar player, master storyteller, and the kindest, brightest, most beautiful person&mdash;fought fiercely &lsquo;til the very end. He felt so loved by you all these past few days. Thank you for filling his heart with so much gratitude, community, and hope,&rdquo; she wrote.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQGYOfwj---/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A350160%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="591" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>The news came as a shock to fans and friends alike, as it was only in August when Davey shared on Instagram that he had been struggling with severe chronic middle back pain, which prompted him to undergo an executive check-up on August 5, 2025.</p><p>&ldquo;Hello, friends! Been awhile. Update lang, nagpa-executive check up na ako today. Had to know lang what&rsquo;s going on with my body. I&rsquo;ve been having terrible bouts with severe chronic middle back pain, the kind of pain that really gets in the way of basic movements and daily living,&rdquo; he shared.</p><p>He continued, &ldquo;With this, I can&rsquo;t run, can&rsquo;t ride my bike, can&rsquo;t lift weights or play basketball, kaya ayun, pati mentally, nahihirapan tayo hehe. But we&rsquo;re working on it na. MRI, therapy and meetings with other doctors are already scheduled and all. So, hopefully um-okay na the soonest.&rdquo;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DM99h1qyeYz/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A371015%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Later that month, on August 28, 2025, Davey gave another update confirming that he had been diagnosed with &ldquo;spondylodiscitis, a spine infection around my thoracic 8 vertebrae.&rdquo;</p><p>&ldquo;Here in the hospital for three days now. After kasi ng MRI, kailangan ng CT-scan and biopsy procedure to determine what we&rsquo;re dealing with exactly and para malaman din ano course of action moving forward,&rdquo; he wrote.</p><p>Despite his condition, Davey expressed optimism and gratitude, sharing how he missed doing his regular activities but remained hopeful for recovery.</p><p>&ldquo;Ang dami ko nang namimiss gawin, hehe. Gumalaw-galaw, tumugtog at kung anu-ano pa. Pero mas marami akong mamimiss in life kung hindi ko ito uunahin. Salamat ulit sa mga mensahe&rsquo;t pananalangin ninyo! Be back soon!&rdquo; he said.</p><p>The words &ldquo;be back soon&rdquo; have since taken on a deeper meaning for his loved ones and supporters, as this would be his final message before news of his passing broke.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN4bYVAj7qr/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A398215.00000000006%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong>Music Career</strong></div><p>Davey Langit first captured the public&rsquo;s attention when he joined the inaugural season of <strong><em>Pinoy Dream Academy</em></strong>, which premiered on August 27, 2006. It was during this time that he honed his craft as both a singer and songwriter, creating notable pieces such as &ldquo;<strong>Dinggin</strong>&rdquo; and &ldquo;<strong>Sikat Ako</strong>&rdquo; (featured in PDA Album Vol. 2 and Vol. 4, respectively), as well as <strong>&ldquo;Spending My Life With You&rdquo;</strong> and <strong>&ldquo;Awit Para Sa Kanya.&rdquo;</strong></p><p>His songwriting talent extended beyond the academy, penning some of <strong>Yeng Constantino</strong>&rsquo;s most beloved hits, including <strong>&ldquo;Cool Off&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>and <strong>&ldquo;Time In&rdquo;</strong> from her debut album Salamat. Davey also contributed to the film industry, writing <strong>&ldquo;Sa Aking Pag-Uwi&rdquo;</strong> for the <strong>2007 Metro Manila Film Festival</strong> (MMFF) entry <strong><em>Katas ng Saudi&nbsp;</em></strong>and <strong>&ldquo;Kaibigan&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>for the 2008 MMFF film <strong><em>Magkaibigan</em></strong>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIFw3rCvccq/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A498963%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Following his time in the gig circuit, Davey&rsquo;s passion for performing grew even stronger. This eventually led to his signing with <strong>Viva Records</strong> in June 2009.</p><p>However, it was in 2013 when Davey truly rose to mainstream fame with the release of his viral hit <strong>&ldquo;Selfie Song.&rdquo;</strong> The catchy tune, paired with a homemade cellphone video, quickly caught the attention of the internet, leading to a music video collaboration with YouTube duo <strong>Jamich</strong>. The song&rsquo;s popularity skyrocketed, earning the top spot on 22 radio stations locally and internationally, while its video has since garnered over 8 million views.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AHVNesY1ym8?si=3oQXnIJkgX2bwE1t" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Messages and Tributes from Friends and Celebrities</strong><strong><br></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQGyQeJkqa_/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A297612%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><div><br></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&ldquo;Davey&hellip; hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. Ito yung pinadala mo na video sa akin nung natanggap mo surprise ko sa yo nung nanalo OKC. Ang saya saya mo. Marami kami na nagmamahal sa yo at humahanga sa galing mo sa pagsulat at pag awit. Higit sa lahat sa napakabuti mong puso. Magka text lang tyo ilang linggo lamang ang nakalipas. Nakakalungkot at nakakabigla. Lubos kaming nakikiramay kay Therese at sa yong mga mahal sa buhay. Lalo na si Aikee na kausap ko kaninang umaga. Rest in peace inaanak. Sing with the angels, Davey,&rdquo; <strong>Ogie Alcasid</strong> wrote in an Instagram post.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQGeewZjFfR/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A326376.00000000006%2C%22ls%22%3A297510%2C%22le%22%3A297591%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="648" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>&ldquo;Nandon palang kami ni Jolina sa pagiging fan at umaasang makapag collaborate tayo someday. Madalas, sa mga Filscap gatherings at Sportsfest tayo nagkikita. Lakas mo pa mag Basketball. Salamat sa musika at inspirasyon, Davey Ryan Edward Langit,&rdquo; <strong>Mark Escueta</strong> wrote in an Instagram post.</p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQHMXoRAc9B/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=864&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1040081.8999999911%2C%22ls%22%3A11113.699999988079%2C%22le%22%3A11818.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="611" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>&quot;I listened to your music all day and felt an overwhelming sense of loss. You were a true treasure&mdash;one our industry was only beginning to discover. We had so many plans for your brilliant music&hellip; but you were gone too soon. Far too soon. Rest in the arms of our Lord,&quot; <strong>Carlo Orosa&nbsp;</strong>posted on Instagram.<strong></strong><strong></strong></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQGboIIk_Wc/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=864&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1299055%2C%22ls%22%3A11113.699999988079%2C%22le%22%3A11818.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="519" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Director <strong>Joey Javier</strong> <strong>Reyes&nbsp;</strong>also paid tribute to Davey, writing, &quot;<strong></strong>My heart is broken today. A gifted young man who filled his music with love and honesty was called back by the Father last night. Now he is singing with the other angels. Goodbye, Davey Ryan Edward Langit. &#39;The world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.&#39;&quot;</p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQIluoZDTLo/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=864&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A1522971.699999988%2C%22ls%22%3A11113.699999988079%2C%22le%22%3A11818.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1jnjHeQ0x16MeH6SxLIvbz?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br></div><div><br></div><p>Stand-up comedian, host, writer, Youtuber, and podcaster <strong>Alex Calleja&nbsp;</strong>invited his followers to remember Davey through an episode of &quot;Punchline with Alex Calleja.&quot; &quot;<strong></strong><strong></strong>In loving memory of one of the most talented Filipino singer-songwriters, Davey Langit. You&rsquo;ll always be remembered for your music and kindness. Rest in peace, Davey,&quot; he wrote.</p><div><br></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@iamdaveylangit</strong> and <strong>@thereselittlestories</strong></p>

<p>“Davey loved life more than anyone I’ve ever met.” These were the heartfelt words of Therese Villarante-Langit as she announced the passing of her beloved husband, singer-songwriter Davey Langit.</p>

“Davey loved life more than anyone I’ve ever met.” These were the heartfelt words of Therese Villarante-Langit as she announced the passing of her beloved husband, singer-songwriter Davey Langit.

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published October 23, 2025 07:30 PM PHT

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