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Francis M's family took to Instagram on the day he would have turned 53 to express how much they miss the late OPM icon.

Siblings Maxene and Saab Magalona shared throwback photos of their father, with the former writing: "You are alive in my heart forever."

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Maxene and Saab also shared that their family, including brother Elmo, gathered at Francis M's grave after celebrating mass.

Pia Magalona, Francis M's wife, posted for her fans a short clip of the strawberry cake and said: "This scrumptious strawberry creation is for us. Love you always! We are the best collab ever."

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It was back in March 2009 when Francis M, the one and only "Master Rapper," passed away at the age of 44 after a year-long battle with leukemia.