President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas has explained how Mr Ibu died.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the comic actor, whose real name was John Okafor, died on Saturday.died on Saturday.
Mr Ibu’s death was announced by the AGN President on Saturday night, who described the incident as ‘a sad day for AGN’.
“Mr Ibu 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,” he said.
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Recall that the deceased actor announced suffering from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs in October 2023.
He said he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other Nollywood actors and actresses.
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Mr. Ibu had appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills. He also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.
In November 2023, Okafor underwent a leg amputation after suffering from an illness that required seven surgeries.
His family said the amputation was done to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery.
Mr. Ibu starred in more than 200 Nollywood movies including Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu 2 (2005), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London (2005), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007).
