Hashtags heartthrob’s death shocks fans, celebs

Franco Hernandez, 26, a member of the "It's Showtime" boy group Hashtags, was declared dead after drowning in Davao Occidental on Saturday.

Following confirmation of the sad news, his fans and other celebrities expressed shock over the loss of the young dancing heartthrob, who just joined the group this February.

Among those who were quick to react was "It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda, who posted a photo on Instagram indicating that he was heartbroken over the death.

Vice Ganda acknowledges the death of Franco Hernandez via a post on Instagram Live.

"Ito yung pagkakataon na hinihiling kong sana ito ang fake news. Sana lng please."

Kim Chiu was similarly stunned and said: "I'm not close to him but he is one of the nicest. Prayers for Franco and his family."

Below are the other reactions:

Maru Delgado @ hashtag_maru

Oh God. Bro @ Hashtag_Franco

Sam Mangubat @ sammangubat

RIP @Hashtag_ Franco

Condolences to his family, loved ones and Showtime fam!

?lexander ? ?@ alexandermcdizz

@Hashtag_Franco way too soon Cornerstone brother ?? #nowords #RIPBrotha

Jameson Blake ?@ Hashtag_Jameson

Won’t have someone to impersonate me, you were good at that. You will be missed man.. @ Hashtag_Franco God bless your soul.

Maris Racal @MarisCRacal

Guys, please pray for Tom too. He was with Franco when it happened. I can't even imagine, the trauma...

Gone too soon. Dance in heaven now Franco. You're such a good and talented person. Rest in peace.

Barbie Imperial ?@ barbieeimperial

Grabe.. rest in peace, franco

Hernandez joined the group this February, and was introduced as the "Hataw Heartthrob" among the new members.

He told the show: "We promise to do our best because this kind of opportunity na magpasaya ng madlang people and maging parte masayang pamilya, minsan lang ito mangyari." abs-cbn.com