Popular Nollywood actor, Johnson Okafor a.k.a. Mr. Ibu has died. He died at the age of 62 on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
Mr Ibu had recently been discharged from the hospital after undergoing five surgeries during which his two legs were amputated.
He was scheduled to be flown abroad for further treatment when he died Saturday.
The late actor was widely known for his comic roles and garnered millions of fans across the globe.
A representative of Mr. Ibu’s family, who broke the news of his discharge from the Lagos hospital where he had been receiving treatment, had said: “We want to thank God and most especially the general public for their support, encouragement and prayers during this trying period for our dad.
“We called on good Nigerians and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect most especially the donations. It came in very timely and very helpful.
“So far, Daddy has gone through five successful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives.”
Mr. Ibu’s humor, warmth, and talent endeared him to fans both young and old.
He is survived by a wife and children.
