SaharaReporters had in December 2023 reported that Mr Ibu underwent another leg amputation and was barely able to talk, as the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) revealed, while calling for prayers and support for the veteran.
Ailing Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has passed on at 62 years old.
According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital.
Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured.
Mr Ibu will be forever missed. A legend he was! Rip sir 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/jUfzjsz1uc
— Chief Priest (@RealChiefPriest) March 2, 2024
This rumor can’t be true. Mr ibu 😳🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Ar9U1sM0ZF — Official Blessing (@BlessingGives) March 2, 2024
Nollywood history will be kind to Mr Ibu forever. He put smiles on the faces of millions of people
pic.twitter.com/13i8VNgrVz— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 2, 2024
SaharaReporters had in December 2023 reported that Mr Ibu underwent another leg amputation and was barely able to talk, as the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) revealed, while calling for prayers and support for the veteran.
SaharaReporters had in November reported that the family of Mr. Ibu revealed that the actor had undergone seven surgeries but to keep his hope of staying alive, one of his legs was amputated.
The family had said the actor successfully underwent five surgeries and would be flown abroad for further treatment before he finally passed on.