Veteran actor John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr. Ibu, has passed away after a prolonged battle with health issues, including the amputation of his leg.

Mr. Ibu breathed his last in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday, March 2, leaving his family, colleagues, and friends grieving deeply.

According to sources close to the family, disclosed to the Instagram blog, the actor had been on life support following a second surgery related to his condition.

Following the surgery, his blood pressure reportedly soared above 200, and efforts were made to stabilize it before his unfortunate demise later that evening.

It is important to note that Mr. Ibu had been contending with recurrent blood clotting in his leg, attributed to diseased blood vessels, along with other health challenges for a number of years.

In October 2023, he publicly appealed for financial assistance to address his illness. Despite plans to transport him overseas for further medical attention, his doctors deemed him unfit to travel, leading to the cancellation of the arrangement.

During his treatment, his leg was amputated in November 2023.

The actor is survived by his wife and children, and he was 62 years old at the time of his passing. Mr. Ibu was renowned for his exceptional portrayal of comedic roles in movies.

Sad.
May his soul rest in peace.