Viewers across the Philippines have watched the funeral of the country's "King of Comedy" live on nationwide TV.

Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. was a popular actor fondly called Dolphy by generations of Filipinos. The 83-year-old died Tuesday of multiple organ failure, kidney ailments and complications from pneumonia. He was buried Sunday.

Quizon starred in more than 200 films in his 66-year career. Once a poor peanut vendor in movie houses, he shot to fame slapstick characters. He became so famous that presidential candidates courted his support in elections. He had 18 children with six women.

President Benigno Aquino III declared Friday a national day of remembrance to honor the movie icon.

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in the capital, Manila.