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Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs is alive, his household confirmed on Sunday, to place an finish to the social media rumours of his demise.
A detailed household supply advised Netng that the beloved actor, although “previous and sick, continues to be very a lot alive.” The 81-year-old veteran has been the topic of unfounded demise rumours quite a few instances since November 2021, when his spouse, actress Joke Silva, first disclosed his well being struggles.
The newest rumours unfold like wildfire throughout social media platforms on Sunday afternoon, inflicting widespread concern amongst followers and the Nollywood neighborhood. The household has persistently debunked these false studies, sharing movies and images of Jacobs to reassure the general public of his well-being.
Olu Jacobs’ well being struggles
Joke Silva, 62, a revered actress and Jacobs’ spouse, revealed in 2021 that her husband has been battling Dementia with Lewy physique (DLB) for a number of years, which explains his absence from the film scene.
In a candid interview with Channels Television, Silva described the challenges posed by the degenerative illness, which impacts the mind and has signs just like Parkinson’s illness however with out attribute tremors.
“He’s coping with points and it has been happening for a few years. It is named dementia with Lewy Physique. It’s a degenerative illness that impacts the mind and it’s nearly like a Parkinson’s sort of illness, it impacts the mind so that you don’t see the shaking. It impacts the particular person,” Silva defined.
“It’s been laborious on him as a result of he doesn’t perceive what’s going on and in addition on relations as effectively. We’ve got gone by it over the previous couple of years and we thank God.”
Regardless of the challenges, Jacobs’ household stays resilient, dealing with his well being battles with the power and style he confirmed every time he was on set. The outpouring of affection and help from followers continues to uplift them throughout this time.
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