Nollywood Actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu has died, TopSociety reports.
The actor reportedly passed away in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday March 2nd.
According to family sources, the actor has been on life support after he underwent a second surgery for his ailments recently.
The national president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Emeka Rollas in an Instagram page post on Saturday confirmed Ibu’s passing in which he also announced the death of actress Kate Henshaw’s mother.
He wrote:
“Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr lbu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor. I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace.”
Mr Ibu underwent multiple surgeries and a leg amputation in 2023.
He was aged 63.
