According to a trending report on X formerly Twitter, veteran Nigerian actor born John Okafor but professionally known as Mr Ibu has passed away.
This tragic news was first shared on Twitter by @Postsubman.
Sharing the devastating news, @Postsubman shared a screenshot of the chat he had with a health worker who works at Evecare where Mr Ibu was receiving treatment.
Another sad post on X by a handle named Igbo History has also confirmed the death of Mr Ibu.
Breaking News: Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu is dead 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/X2S0CWolLo
— IGBO History & Facts (@IgboHistoFacts) March 2, 2024
In October 2023, John Okafor, fondly called Mr Ibu, revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs.
The veteran actor appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills and also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.
Although he later lost one of his legs, the circulating claims on social media that he has passed away is very heartbreaking
