Actor Yusuf Olorungbebe Is Dead, Foluke Daramola, Others Mourn: "May His Soul Rest In Peace"

• Nollywood has lost another actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe, who passed on after a brief illness
• His death was announced on Facebook by his colleague, Oladimeji Peter, who noted how Yusuf helped his career
• He also stated that Yusuf was a kind person, and because of him, he has learnt a lot in the industry

Nollywood actor Yusuf Olorungbebe has died after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 28, 2024.

It was painful news for his fans and others whose lives he touched before his passing. His death was announced by his colleague, Oladimeji Peter.

In his post, Peter shared how Yusuf helped him in the industry. Aside from paying his fee, he also fed him and paid for his accommodation.

He noted that he could not write his story in the industry without including Yusuf's name. The role interpreter was grateful for the courage the deceased gave him and how he impacted his life.

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Other colleagues, including Foluke Daramola, Mercy Aigbe, and Toyin Adewale, among others, shared how sad they felt about Yusuf, who passed on after being in a coma.

Before Yusuf died, Foluke had sought funds for him and she thanked everyone who contributed to his treatment.

See Foluke Daramola's post below:

This year, Nollywood has lost a number of actors. In June, Veteran Yoruba actor Sule Suebebe was declared dead. In March, veteran comic actor Mr Ibu passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, where he was receiving treatment.

Netizens react to Yusuf Olorungbebe's death

Legit.ng has compiled some of the reactions to the late actor's passing below:

@oreofe_maintain:

"You tried your best, sis It is well with you, his family, and well-wishers in Jesus' name."

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@realmercyaigbe:

"Ha! God!"

@officialtoyinadewale:

"Jesu. May his soul rest in perfect peace Ijmn."

@innocent.reuben.7:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace, you have tried your best, my sister, and I pray may d God God always rewards you for your kindness."

@Busari Mufutau Olanihun:

"Yusuf Omo Olorungbebe you have gone like that? O ma se o. So sad."

@Omorilewa Akorinkewi:

"May Almighty God forgive his shortcoming."

Foluke Daramola shares why veteran actor begs

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that in recent months, Nollywood greats like Mr. Ibu, Lalude, Iya Gbonkan, and others have gone online to beg Nigerians for support as they battled different health issues.

Legit.ng spoke with ace actress Foluke Daramola about the trend in the Nigerian movie industry.

Daramola explained why it has become a norm to see many Nollywood stars begging for money online.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng