Veteran Nollywood actor, Yomi Obileye has died in the early hours of Friday from an undisclosed ailment.
His death was announced by Nigerian actor and comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka who shared an Instagram post, saying;
If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. “ Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi OBILEYE . Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “HOSTAGES” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss.
Obileye was known for Tade Ogidan’s movie, ‘Hostages’ in 1997, and ‘Palace’, a soap opera which featured Liz Benson, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Dayo Adeneye, Jide Alabi, Tunji Bamishigbin.
Obileye was the elder brother to Taiwo Obileye broadcaster cum actor, known for Chief Daddy (2018) and Tales of Eve: Thanks for Coming (2015).
May his soul Rest In Peace.
