PUMANAW na si dating Senate president Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel Linggo ng alas-5:00 ng madaling araw.

“Our beloved Tatay Nene has joined his Creator at 5 a.m. today, Oct. 20, 2019. We thank all those who have been a part of his life. We ask for praters for the repose of Tatay Nene’s soul,” ayon sa anak nitong si Senador Koko Pimentel, sa kanyang Twitter post.

Ang pagpanaw ng matandang Pimentel ay wala pang isang linggo matapos itong ipasok sa intensive care unit (ICU) noong Oktubre 14.

Ipinanganak noong Disyembre 11, 1933, nagsilbing Senate president si Pimentel mula 2000 hanggang 2001He was born on December 11, 1933 and served as Senate President from 2000 to 2001.

Maliban sa pagiging Senate president, nagsilbing ring majority leader at minority leader si Pimentel sa Senado.