A Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is reportedly dead.

His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry.

Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, We lost Yusuf Olorungbede¦ We submit to Gods Will. Thank You Everyone!

Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook said, , It is Sad to hear you are gone.

As an Actor you gave me courage, you are the first director that will invite me to movie location and pay me, not just that alone, my feeding and personal accomodation was settled without stress,how will I write up my stories in this industry and slide your name EGBON????Ko possible through you I met a lot and I learnt so much from you. Good night Boss manYusuf Olorungbede

Olorungbede had been sick for a while and was placed on life support days before his death. (The PUNCH: Text, Excluding Headline)