Ate Gay: key obituary facts
Is Ate Gay dead? Yes. Ate Gay died on November 1, 2026, at age 55.
Cause of death: Ate Gay's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Ate Gay known for?
He was a Filipino actor and comedian.
More about Ate Gay
Born: 12 August 1971.
Place of birth: Manila.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, comedian, television actor.
Nationality: Philippines.
Also known as: Gil Morales.
Occupations: Comedian, television host, singer, actor.
Years active: 1995–2026.
Gil Aducal Morales, the Filipino comedian and television presenter known as Ate Gay, died on November 1, 2026, aged 55, from mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Born in Manila, Morales began performing in comedy bars in 1995, including Music Box, and became known for his impersonation of actress Nora Aunor, whose nickname was Ate Guy. The character shaped his stage persona and his work in stand-up comedy, film and television.
Morales was also a member of the Singing Cooks and Waiters of Barrio Fiesta restaurant, and later performed regularly at the comedy bars Klownz and Zirkoh. On television, he co-presented Comedy Bar from 2010 to 2011 and the variety show Wowowillie in 2013. His comedy also drew on musical performances: he became known for mashups of popular songs, reworking familiar material as part of his act. Across comedy-bar appearances and television work, Ate Gay combined impersonation, stand-up and music, with the Nora Aunor character remaining a defining feature of his public persona.