Yusuf Olorungbebe, the Nigerian actor popular in the Yoruba film industry, has passed away.
Olorungbebe’s demise was announced on Wednesday by actress Foluke Daramola via a tribute post on her Instagram page.
“We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. We submit to God’s will. Thank you everyone,” the post reads.
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The actual cause of death and date of passing are yet to be known. Before his demise, Olorungbebe had been battling a chronic ailment that left him on life support.
Daramola had previously solicited funds from Nigerians to support the filmmaker’s treatment while he was in critical condition in the hospital.
”l’m here again to plea on behalf of my very esteemed colleague and production manager, Mr Yusuf Olorungbebe, this is his state as of today presently on life support,” she wrote.
“Please no amount is too small for him to live, your support will go a very long way in helping us thanks so much everyone.”
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Tributes have continued to pour in for the deceased as news of his death spreads.
Since January 2024, Nollywood has lost dozens of practitioners including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Junior Pope, Sisi Quadri, and Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi‘ Oyeyemi.
Others who lost their lives include Olofa Ina, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Saratu Gidado, Reginald Ebere, and Ethel Ekpe.
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