Contrary to rumors circulating on social media, veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Jacobs is alive and well.
Nigerian columnist Betty Irabor took to her social media account on Sunday to debunk the rumors, writing: “Olu Jacob is fine and alive.. please disregard all rumors about his death. He is alive.”
This is not the first time rumors of Jacobs’ death have surfaced online. In June 2020, similar rumors circulated on Twitter (now X) and Facebook, but were denied by Actors Guild of Nigeria spokesperson Monalisa Chinda-Coker.
In August 2022, rumors of Jacobs’ death resurfaced. His wife, Joke, denied the news and threatened to take legal action against the person who spread the information.
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The family has released a video showing Jacobs, although weak, remains in good spirits and engaged in conversation with his barber. His son, Soji Jacobs, confirmed to Channels Television that his father is “still alive.”
The family has expressed frustration with repeated death rumors, which surface every year, and have received numerous calls from concerned people around the world.
Actors Guild spokesperson Kate Henshaw has also expressed her displeasure at the death rumors that periodically surface.
Jacobs has been battling dementia since November 2021, and his wife has spoken publicly about the challenges they face. Despite his health problems, Jacobs continues to make occasional public appearances and remains an icon in the Nollywood industry.
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