Family of Late Actress Temitope Osoba Slams False Death Rumors

The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has issued a strong warning against the spread of false reports, speculative stories, and unauthorized claims regarding her passing.

In an official statement released by the Awonuga and Osoba families on the late actress’s Instagram page, the family expressed deep sadness over how unverified rumors about her death and its circumstances were being circulated across various social media platforms.

The family appealed to fans, commentators, and digital content creators to show restraint and empathy during this painful period of grief, emphasizing that making up unconfirmed stories only worsens the emotional pain of those she left behind. They described the circulating claims as completely false, unauthorized, and misleading.

Urging members of the public and the media to exercise caution, the family stressed that genuine updates concerning funeral arrangements and official statements would only be communicated through her verified social media handle or designated family representatives.

Temitope Osoba, a well-known face in the Yoruba movie sector, passed away at the age of 40 following a battle with illness, leaving colleagues, fans, and the wider Nigerian film community in deep grief.