By Akinwale Kasali
Iya Ile Okan, Veteran Nollywood Actress of Yoruba Genre, has passed after a prolonged illness that kept her bedridden for a while.
The Actress who had solicited for funds through actor Kunle Afod, known for his Humanitarian Outreach to elderly Nollywood stars.
Afod had earlier shared a video of Iya Ile Okan appealing for assistance, captioned, “Iya Ile Okan really needs God’s intervention.”
Afod broke the news of her demise on his social media page, expressing deep sorrow.
Afod wrote, “We finally lost her. May her perfect soul continue to rest in peace. Iya Ile Okan. It’s a final wrap.”
Her death comes barely two months after Afod visited her home in Ogun State, where she revealed her struggles with medical bills following a fall.
The news of her death has generated an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues, who described her as a gifted actress and a beloved mother figure in the Nigerian film industry.
She would be missed for her Motherly role in the industry and how she diligently interpreted her roles.
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