Nigerians have begun to react as unproven and unsubstantiated reports on Sunday which have gone viral suggest that popular Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs may have passed on.
According to unproven reports trending on various news channels indicate that the veteran actor reportedly breathed his last on Sunday, June 30, at the age of 82.
While the details of the unproven report remains sketchy as of press time the multiple award-winning actor has been battling dementia for some time.
In a recent interview, his wife Joke Silva said her husband’s poor health had changed him significantly, adding that Olu Jacobs is no longer the man she walked down the aisle with 37 years ago.
The New Diplomat reports that some of the veteran Nollywood actors who have passed away in 2024 include Amaechi Muonagor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu and ace Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
It would be recalled also that John Pope passed away in a boat accident that occurred in April.
Meanwhile, below are some reactions curated from social media on the unsubstantiated report
“RIP Olu Jacobs Nollywood just lost a legend 🕊️💔🙏”(@josh2funny)
“Thank you for the memories. Peaceful rest Olu Jacobs 🕊
Our heroes are dying”(@wizarab1ø)
“This veteran, Olu Jacobs graced our screen like no other. A Nigerian hero whose fatherly roles transcend Nollywood.
Rest in Peace Sir. 🕊️”(@lollypeezie)
“It’s really sad to see all our Favourite Nollywood Legends go One-by-One. Rest in Peace Olu Jacobs. A legend through and through ❤️🕊️”(@oghenerie_jnr)
“Olu Jacobs has been called home. He was not only one of the greatest actors to ever grace Nollywood, but equally one of the most eloquent, articulate, and learned men you’ll ever come across.
Wishing his family the strength to bear the loss of the departure of such a legend.❤️🕊️”(@sirdavidbent)
