Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines' most celebrated film stars, has died at the age of 71. Ms Aunor's death on Wednesday was announced by her children on social media, but no further details were provided about her cause of death.

Nora Aunor, one of the most revered figures in Philippine film, has died at the age of 71. Her children announced her death on Wednesday night, although no details have yet been released regarding the cause or circumstances.

Nora Aunor, considered by many Filipinos as their country's greatest actress and singer, has died aged 71, the government and her family said Thursday.