Veteran Nollywood actor, Yomi Obileye, has died of an undisclosed illness.
He died in the early hours of Friday.Latin, who is the President of Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria confirmed it,said Obileye’s death was unfortunate.
He said, “Yes, he is dead. I have confirmed it too. It is so unfortunate that we lost him. He is a complete entertainer and someone that many of us look up to.”
Also, popular comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, took to his Instagram page to mourn the late actor.
He said, “If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back..
“Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi Obileye. Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “Hostages” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Obileye who took a part in the movie Chief daddy, which he performed with other amazing actors like, Nkem owoh,patience ozokwo, falz, funke Akindele and the rest.
