Tinsel Actor, Victor Olaotan Dies At 69

By: Oyinlola Awonuga
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A veteran actor, and former Tinsel’ star, Victor Olaotan has passed away yesterday.

The 69-year-old was popular for his role in the TV series, Tinsel as “Big Daddy.”

His wife, Julia Olaotan, confirmed his death to newsmen on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Julia who had been seeking support for the late actor, said her husband died on Thursday night in Lagos State.

She however thanked the donors for assisting her spouse in a Turkish hospital where he was fighting for his life.

Recall, the renowned actor celebrated his 69th birthday in a Turkish hospital while he was suffering the symptoms of a catastrophic brain injury he sustained in a vehicle accident in October 2016.

However, a rich businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola reportedly gave the actor N30 million in 2019.

Julia, who chatted with her husband frequently said she could tell her husband was “fighting for his life” whenever they spoke.

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Oyinlola Awonuga is a trained journalist with skill-set and experience in content curation, content creation, and management across various digital channels . Awonuga is passionate about Entertainment, Style, Fashion and Sports as niche specialties, and she is involved in consistent engagements on various social media platforms, with steady followers online. Her works have also received appreciable recognition from Media Career Development Network, and at her spare time, she monitors developments and reports on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. She loves reading, tracking updates on Entertainment, Style and Sports, and staying abreast of global digital developments.

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