Actor Alesh Sanni has refuted reports claiming that late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba died of cancer, calling on the public to stop sharing unverified information while her loved ones mourn.
Following the announcement of Osoba’s death on Wednesday, social media was flooded with claims that the Yoruba actress lost her life to cancer, despite no official confirmation of the cause of death.
Taking to Instagram, Alesh Sanni, who was among the first to break the news of her passing, described the reports as false and urged people to allow her family, friends and colleagues to grieve without speculation.
He also paid an emotional tribute to the late actress, describing her as a unique individual whose death had deeply affected him.
He wrote:
“She didn’t die of cancer, please, and please let people grieve and post how they choose to. We all are human and this death is so for sure just be kind.
“To my darling Temitope. You were so unique and different. Still like a movie, but I know you’re resting now because you fought so hard.
“I’ll forever miss you, my darling Temitope Omo Osoba hmmmmmm … this one pain me o.”
