Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the passing of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet.
Doyle disclosed that the infant died on Saturday at approximately 4:15 p.m., barely one day after her birth, in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday.
“Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday, 10th April, and returned to heaven on Saturday 11th of April at about 4:15 pm,” he wrote.
“Her stay was short but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise.
“This much we know though, God still rules in the affairs of men. Our faith in the goodness of God remains resolute regardless. Sibe’ sibe’ Oluwa n’be’. It is well with our soul,” he said.
The child was Doyle’s daughter with his third wife, Funmilayo.The actor had earlier shared news of her birth
on Friday, noting that both mother and child were in good health at the time
ALSO READ: Patrick Doyle Explains How He Made His Ex-Wife Ireti Famous
In June 2025, Patrick Doyle claimed he made his ex-wife, Ireti Doyle, famous, as he has achieved stardom since his teens.
He argued his ex-wife’s decision to retain his surname after their divorce was because he is more popular.
He stated that he became a star at the age of 16, long before his ex-wife became famous.
In an interview with The Muvmnt Studio, the actor stressed that he can never be defined by his ex-wife or anyone else, adding that he has solid credentials.
The host asked:
“Your ex-wife is more popular than you are, how do you feel about that?”
Doyle replied: “I have been popular since I was 16. How long has she been around? I have been around for 45 years and I’m still around. Was a superstar at the age of 16; a champion debater. I debated against Yemi Osinbajo.
“I can never be defined by her. My body of work is too solid to be defined by any human being, living or dead. Why is the name Doyle popular? Why didn’t she revert and change her name at the end of the marriage?”
Doyle married Iretiola Doyle after he lost his first wife to sickle cell anaemia in 1999. The couple confirmed their divorce in 2023.
