Art Dela Cruz took his last breath on November 29, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born December 9, 1950 to Policarpio Dela Cruz and Narcisa Cendana, in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was the youngest of five children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and by his older brothers, Raymundo and Renato.
Survived is his wife of 37 years Julie, daughters Catherine and Michelle, eldest brother Eduardo, and his only sister Judy.