He had suffered health challenges that led to amputation of his leg last year.
Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, who is popularly known as Mr Ibu, has been reported dead at the age of 62 years.
Okafor who had been ill since October 2023 was said to have died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, March 2, in Evercare hospital in Lekki, after being moved to the intensive care unit a few days ago.
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, also confirmed his death.
The 62 years old actor had suffered health challenges that led to amputation of his leg last year.
The deceased’s fans had thronged the social media to mourn the demise of Mr Ibu who had suffered health challenges leading to amputation of his leg.
His death has thrown the Nollywood into mourning coming just a day after the passing of Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, known by his stage name – Sisi Quadri.
Mr Ibu was reported to have been ill in October 2023, and needing financial assistance.
His family later had to confirm in November 2023, that one of his legs had been amputated to keep him alive.
The amputation became necessary in view of an infection of the arteries at the ankle that was not detected early.
The death of the Nollywood actor has also been confirmed to newsmen by the family while his colleagues have joined in mourning the exit of the iconic thespian.
Among them is celebrated actress Mercy Johnson Okojie wrote, ” It is well… Rest well sir…” while Ruth Kadiri wrote, “Sleep well Papa.”
