Veteran Nollywood actress Iya Ile Okan has passed away, according to an announcement by actor Kunle Afod on his social media page.

Expressing deep sorrow over her demise, Afod wrote, “We finally lost her. May her perfect soul continue to rest in peace. Iya Ile Okan. It’s a final wrap.”

Her death comes barely two months after Afod visited her home in Ogun State, where she revealed her struggles with medical bills following a fall.

Known for his humanitarian outreach to elderly Nollywood stars, Afod had earlier shared a video of Iya Ile Okan appealing for assistance, captioned, “Iya Ile Okan really needs God’s intervention.”

The news of her passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues, who described her as a gifted actress and a beloved mother figure in the Nigerian film industry. (The Nation, excluding headline)