Veteran Nigerian actor Olumide Bakare dies at 65

Veteran Nigerian actor, Olumide Bakare has died in the early hours of today after battling with a heart and lung linked ailment.

His personal assistant, who announced his death said he died in the early hours of Saturday on his way to the hospital.

Mr. Bakare has been sick for over a year and reports say aside from suffering low blood flow into the heart, there were also indications of a lung-related disease.
Mr. Bakare, 65, is famous for his role as Chief Koko in the rested TV series, Koko Close. He is survived by 4 children. May his soul rest in peace.