Max Laurel was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on May 4, 1945.

He married a woman named Alicia Laurel.

[citation needed] On June 11, 2016, Laurel had a cardiac arrest leading to his death.

His wake took place on June 15, 2016, at La Funeraria Paz in Quezon City.

He was buried on June 16, 2016, at La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan.