Isa si Sharon Cuneta sa mga labis na nagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ng veteran actor/director na si Manny Castaneda.

Sa Instagram ay nagbigay ng madamdaming pagpupugay ang Megastar sa kanyang “Inay Manny” na aniya ay first writer niya sa dati niyang show na The Sharon Cuneta Show.

“On one of the saddest days I have had to live through, I said ‘Goodbye…’ to another dear friend. My ‘Inay Manny’ was my first writer for my show (TSCS) from IBC-13 in 1986 to many years after we moved to ABS-CBN in 1988,” simula ni Shawie.

“We also did movies together. More than having fun and working well with each other, we became friends. Inay Manny was one of those I could trust with my innermost feelings, as well as expect to be comforted by, often ending in fits of laughter. He was loving, kind, witty and smart. I will miss him terribly,” patuloy niya.

Sa huli ay nagpasalamat si Mega sa pumanaw na kaibigan sa lahat ng kanilang pinagsamahan.

“There is a whole novel I could say about him, but this has been another unwelcome punch in the gut. So I will end it here, in this way: I love you, Inay. Thank you for touching my life, doing a great job with me on my show, inspiring me to be better not just at work but as a person. Thank you for your friendship.

“My deepest, sincerest condolences to those he loved and left behind. Hugs especially to his best friend, my Direk Joey Reyes @direkjoey,” mensahe ni Sharon.