What Happened To Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs? Sick With An Illness Of Dementia With Lewy Bodies Condition
Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs has opened up about his illness and health condition that has worried sick his fan followers.
Olu Jacobs, also known as Oludotun Baiyewu, is a prominent film executive and actor who has worked in several hit British TV series and international films.
Over the years, he has earned fame and become one of the greatest and most respected African actors. Being active in the entertainment world for over five decades, he is also considered a legendary artist.
The actor has earned not only made his name in the Nigerian industry but also over the world. At the present time, he is also notable for being the path to connecting the old and new talents in the industry.
However, the past few years have been tough for the artists, who have time & again fought for his illness.
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Health Update On Actor Olu Jacobs Illness
A Nigerian actress and Olu Jacobs’ beloved wife, Joke Silva, emotionally opened up about the illness of the actor & how hard it has been for her family.
Olu suffers from the medical condition Dementia with a Lewy body. In current days, Olu seems to be battling his illness and giving it his all.
People knew about his sickness in late 2021, after the rumors of dying circulated on the internet. At that time, the title tattle on him settled down, with him attending the Lifetime Achievement Award.
It was his wife who later revealed the matter. The artist has now started making fewer screen appearances than before but still has managed to get in touch with his followers via social media.
He has just reached the beautiful age of 80 with his birthday on 11 July. The artist now celebrated his special day with the wishes of many respected public figures.
With that, President Buhari has also released the statement, “The President felicitates with the Jacobs’ family, including the wife, also a renowned thespian, Joke Silva, and their friends on the auspicious occasion…”
Olu Jacobs Suffers From Dementia With Lewy Bodies Condition
Joke Silva talks about Olu Jacobs’s Dementia with Lewy bodies condition, disclosing that he has been sick for a couple of years.
She mentioned, “He is dealing with issues, and it has been going on for a couple of years. It is known as dementia with Lewy Body.”
It is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, and it is almost like a Parkinson’s type of disease, it affects the brain so you don’t see the shaking. It affects the person.”
She added, “It has been hard on him because he doesn’t understand what is going on and also on family members as well. We have gone through it over the past couple of years, and we thank God.”
That was the first time she made a public statement about her health condition while also getting emotional over his illness. Following the revelation, his followers have wished for the best health.
Where Is The Film Executive Olu Jacobs Now?
The film executive Olu Jacobs is now focused on his health while battling after suffering from an illness. He once appeared at Africa International Film Festival Awards.
He looked pretty weak at the time, and his admirers were concerned about his health. Nevertheless, he currently celebrates his 80th birthday while keeping less appearance on the screen.
