Legendary Nollywood actor Fabian Adibe has died at the age of 82.
CEO of Best of Nollywood, BON, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed the actor’s death early on Wednesday, August 20th.
“Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibie, is dead. Died 2:30 am this morning,” Oloketuyi posted on social media.
The veteran actor was renowned for his roles in several classic films, particularly his performance in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.
Earlier this month, the Yoruba movie industry was in mourning as it announced the demise of actress Omotola Odunsi.
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Omotola’s death was confirmed by her colleague, Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe.
Segbowe posted an emotional tribute on his Instagram page on Thursday.
He shared screenshots of his last chat with Omotola, where she told him she was feeling better after being unwell.
“Motola! Strange but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning.
“You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,” Segbowe wrote.
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Veteran actor Odunlade Adekola, under whom Omotola trained, also reacted to her death, posting: “Jesus Christ. RIP Omotola.”
Omotola Odunsi starred in several Yoruba films, including Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the US singer and actor popular for his role as Theodore Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ is dead. He reportedly died on Sunday, July 20th, while on vacation.
The 54-year-old actor was on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, enjoying a family vacation on Sunday afternoon, when he accidentally drowned.
He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province, when he was caught in a high current and drowned.
