Nollywood legend John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has died at the age of 62.
The veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital. Many fans after he was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest.
The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas confirmed his death in a post on his Facebook page.
Rollas wroted, “Sad day for Actors Guild of Nigeria.
“Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years, Mr Don Single Nwuzor.
“I announce with (a) deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it.”
The popular actor had been battling health issues since October 2023 and had undergone multiple surgeries that led to the amputation of his leg.
In November his family had however said that he was recovering.
The news of his death comes barely 24 hours after the demise of another Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamji, popularly called Sisi Quadri.
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