UPDATED: Veteran comic actor, Mr Ibu dies of cardiac arrest
Veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu has died.
The actor whose real name is John Okarfor was 62.
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 on the movies the late actor featured.
The National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, confirmed Mr. Ibu’s passing in an Instagram post on Saturday.
He wrote: “Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria… Mr lbu suffered cardiac arrest, according to his manager for 24 years, Mr Don Single Nwuzor. I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace.”
The actor had been battling health issues since October 2023 and had undergone multiple surgeries that led to the amputation of his leg. However, updates from his family in November indicated he was recovering.
The news of his death comes less than 24 hours after the demise of Quadri Oyebamiji popularly known as Sisi Quadri, another Veteran Nollywood Actor.
In 2019, Mr Ibu alleged that his kinsmen paid some of his domestic workers to poison him because of his successful career.
In May 2022, the comic actor again alleged that he was poisoned for the third time.
