Veteran Nollywood actress Iya Ile Okan has passed away, actor Kunle Afod announced on his social media page.
Expressing his grief, Afod wrote: “We finally lost her. May her perfect soul continue to rest in peace. Iya Ile Okan. It’s a final wrap.”
Her death comes just two months after Afod visited her home in Ogun State, where she had shared the challenges she faced with mounting medical bills following a fall.
Renowned for his support of elderly Nollywood stars, Afod had previously posted a video of Iya Ile Okan appealing for help, captioning it: “Iya Ile Okan really needs God’s intervention.”
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News of her passing has prompted tributes from fans and colleagues alike, many of whom remembered her as a talented actress and a cherished mother figure within the Nigerian film industry.
