An Ogun State based Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem, has been reported dead after a battle with breast cancer, a sad development occurred barely over a week after a veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, also succumbed to stage-four cancer.
Penpushing reports that the Ogun State Governor of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Owolabi Ajasa announced the death of the actress in a statement
The association boss in the statement through his Instagram page accompanied by a video clip of the actress seeking support and prayers during her battle with breast cancer, highlighted the physical toll of the illness on her.
Penpushing further reports that Ajasa in a statement issued on his behalf by the Public Relations Officer of the body, Femi Solaja, expressed deep appreciation to colleagues, fans, and well-wishers who provided financial and moral support during the actress’s medical battle.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,” the statement read.
“Your kindness and sacrifice during her difficult moment meant so much to her family and all of us. We are deeply grateful. Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call’, the statement read
Penpushing also reports that the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) expressed sorrow over the demise, describing it as an irrecoverable loss that members must accept as the will of God.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss. Rest in peace, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,” the statement.
Penpushing reports that the actress it would be recalled had confirmed the ailment in a viral video which she said had on for a while and sought for help and begged so that she would not die
“I’m a breast cancer patient. It has been going on for a while. My family has spent a lot of money; I’ve come to seek help. The association I belong to, TAMPAN, has tried too, but it’s not enough,” “Don’t allow me to die this way; I have two young children. Nigerians, please help me with any amount you can use to help’, Kareem said in the video.
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