“She Died of Breast Cancer”: Actor Lekan Olatunji Opens Up on Wife's Demise

Friday, February 02, 2024 at 11:52 AM by Shade Metibogun 3 min read

Lekan Olatunji has shared what happened before the untimely demise of his supportive wife last year
In an interview with Biola Bayo, the film star said she died of breast cancer and listed efforts made by him to save her life
The actor stated that he sold his two cars to raise money and had to contact all his family members

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Nollywood actor Lekan Olatunji has shared the heart-wrenching ordeal he and his wife passed through before her death.

Legit.ng had reported that the actor lost his better half last year. He shared the sad video of her last days as fans paid their tributes to her.

In an interview with his colleague Biola Bayo, Olatunji said his wife died of breast cancer.

He explained that she did not have any pain in the breast, so they did not detect it early.

Lekan Olatunji says he sold his cars

During the interview, the actor stated that he had to sell his two cars to foot some of the bills incurred while his wife was sick.

He added that they were told she had to do two surgeries to survive. Olatunji said his wife was shocked that he sold his car just because of her.

Olatunji shares visa denial experience

Speaking on the efforts he made to save his wife, the actor explained that he called on family members who raised money for them.

He said they were planning to fly her abroad as a relative had assured them that he would foot the bill for her treatment.

Olatunji, however, said they were denied visas and she had to continue her treatment in Nigeria.

How fans reacted to Lekan Olatunji's interview

Netizens have reacted to the interview granted by Olatunji about his wife's death. Here are some of the comments below:

@o_mo_tayo:

"May her soul rest in peace.'

@muinatbukola:

"It's well.'

@that_mariam_love:

"This man went through a lot."

@mr_okiks:

"This is so sad."

@tsekinat:

"So sad and painful."

@scent9ja:

"One of my favourite actors... He can act any role like Odunlade."

@arewa_olayiwola:

"Sis wunmi very cheerful soul, no dull moment with her...hmmmmm, may her soul continually rest in peace."

@fifehanmi_95:

"Ah God abeg I reject sickness throughout the days of my life."

@diamond_foods_and_drinks:

"Ahhh may her soul rest in perfect peace."

Lekan Olatunji involved in accident

Legit.ng also reported that Olatunji was involved in a car accident but narrowly escaped death.

The actor spoke from his hospital bed as he recounted what happened. He said he was on his way to a movie location and he took public transport because he doesn't like driving himself for long distances.