When we lose a loved one, the loss and grief we feel are profound.
Fans get the same feelings when they lose a celebrity they loved.
Nigerian actors who died in 2021 and 2022 have left their fans in grief.
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Their demise has left a gap in the entertainment industry.
Nollywood has produced some of the best actors and actresses inAfrica.
Unfortunately, some of these talented actors have passed away due to various reasons.
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Learn more about the Nigerian actors who died in 2021 and 2022 and the causes of their demise.
Read on to learn more about their deaths.
Shade Akintaylor, alias Oluweri Magbo Ojo
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Lari Williams
Lari Williams took hislast breathin his hometown, Ikom, Cross-River, at the age of 81.
He was sick for a long time before his demise.
Romanus Amuta (Natty)
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Romanus Amuta, alias Natty, died in February 2022.
He was one of the top actors of the 1980s.
He tookhis last breathin Lagos after a protracted illness.
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His cause of deathwas not revealed.
Karibi Fubara
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Babatunde Omidina, alias Baba Suwe
Babatunde Omidina, aliasBaba Suwe, died at the age of 63.
In April 2019, he was flown to America, where he received treatment for diabetes.
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His health had declined significantly over the last few years of his life.
Prince Ifeanyi Dike
Prince Ifeanyi Dikedied due tokidney-related complications.
He had been diagnosed with kidney failure years before and underwent a transplant.
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Unfortunately, he had a relapse and passed away before he could raise funds for medical care.
Victor Olaotan
Victor Olaotan was atalented actorbest known for his leading role in the soap operaTinsel.
Hebecame incapacitatedfor years after a car accident along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
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Stanley Okoro
Stanley Okoro was a fast-rising actor, digital marketer and content creator.
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He mainly appeared as a comedian in films.
After his demise,his family allegedthat their kin was poisoned by colleagues.
He was suspected of having died from food poisoning.
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Rich Oganiru
Rich Oganiru took his last breath after battling sickness for months.
He did not have access to proper healthcare due to the lack of funds.
Before his demise, a video of thebedridden actorsurfaced online.
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He was seen begging for financial assistance to get medical attention.
Rachel Oniga
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Rachel Onigapassed awaydue to malaria and typhoid.
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Although there were speculations that she died due toCOVID-19complications, her family dismissed the rumours.
Helost his lifeafter a spirited battle with a pop in of cancer known as Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
Abiodun Aleja
Abiodun Aleja wasan actor, director, and producer on the list oflate Nigerian actorsand actresses.
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He starred in over 509 films in his lifetime, with the most recent beingSilent Prejudicein 2020.
Sadiq Daba
Sadiq Daba was a renowned actor and broadcaster.
He tookhis last breathat a Lagos hospital.
Actress Folake Aremu smiling for a picture in a white outfit. Photo: @folake_aremuSource: Instagram
He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and later leukaemia and was hospitalised for months before his demise.
Victor Decker
Victor Decker, a veteran actor, died in mid-February 2021.
His neighboursfound him deadin his apartment.
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They broke the door to his house and found his body decomposing in a sitting position.
Ernest Asuzu
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Ernest Asuzu is one of the Nigerian actors who died recently.
Hisspouse reportedthat he slept but never woke up.
In 2015, he suffered a stroke that affected his speech.
He was bedridden for three years before his death.
He was in and out of hospital for about a year before passing away.
David Mela
David Mela was a fast-rising actor, fashion designer, and musician.
He starred in a few films before his death.He died froman undisclosed illness.
Jim Lawson Maduike
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Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi)
Folake Aremu is one of the Nollywood actors who died in 2021.
She passed away in her Ibadan, Oyo State residence.
Losing a celebrity you like is a heartbreaking experience.
Nigerian actors who died in 2021 and 2022 left a gap in Nollywood.
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