He wanted to be like JFK who gave America a sense of pride and class, and inspired his people." said Caluag. From 1998 to 2002, Yan dated actress Claudine Barretto, who was his on-screen partner beginning in 1996, when they co-starred on Madrasta. They broke up in 2002, weeks before his death. Filmography Films Television Awards and recognitions Film and television awards Others References External links The Mystique of Rico Yan: The Wholesome Kid as an Icon 1975 births 2002 deaths Deaths from pancreatitis Filipino Roman Catholics De La Salle University alumni Filipino people of Chinese descent People from Mandaluyong Filipino male child actors Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities Burials at the Manila Memorial Park – Sucat Filipino restaurateurs Businesspeople from Metro Manila