- By Halimah Olamide
Wife of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva has debunked the rumours making the rounds about her husband’s death.
Media reports have said Jacobs who is 81 died today.
It is the third time reports of his death would fill the media only for it to be denied.
A once virile and agile actor has lost weight over the time over undisclosed illnesses.
But he is also believed to be suffering from dementia.
Amidst the growing rumours, the wife said in a statement on her Instagram story that her husband was alive and doing well.
She wrote, “Good day everyone, trust all is going well. The Jacobs Clan would love to inform you that Papa J (Olu Jacobs MFR), is alive and well; enjoying himself as always in the comfort of his home and loved ones.”
Also debunking the death rumours, Betty Irabor, a Nigerian writer wrote: “Olu Jacob is well and alive..pls ignore all rumors of his passing.”