In an Instagram post on Saturday, Ruffa said the weeks leading up to her departure for the United States was tough.Without sharing too much, Ruffa revealed that her dad “had an operation and it was a success.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by RUFFA GUTIERREZ
“Our family would like to thank ALL the doctors and nurses who took care of Dad at St. Luke’s Quezon City. Special mention to the BEST urologist and anaesthesiologist, Dr. Steve & Joyce Lim. He is on the road to a full recovery thanks to your expertise and pag-aalaga,” she added.Eddie, 79, is a former matinee idol in Philippine show business who was later dubbed as the country's Elvis Presley.
To end her post, Ruffa said: “Sending LOVE to everyone who’s trying their best to heal from things they don’t discuss. Keep the faith, pray and stay strong.”She is one of three judges in the hit “Reina ng Tahanan” segment of the ABS-CBN noontime program, "It's Showtime", alongside Janice de Belen and Amy Perez.