Joke Silva, ace Nigerian actress, has debunked rumours that her husband, Olu Jacobs has died.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state of his health has also sparked death rumours on several occasions. The actress had in November 2021 disclosed that Jacobs was battling dementia after pictures showed her husband had lost weight.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) had repeatedly dismissed his death rumours.
Recently, the rumours of his death surfaced again, generating mixed reactions on social media platforms.
Responding on Monday, Silva via her Instagram story, asked the public to disregard such rumours, saying her husband is “alive and well”.
She also said he is enjoying himself in the comfort of his home and loved ones.
“Good day everyone, trust all is going well. The Jacobs Clan would love to inform you that Papa J (Olu Jacobs MFR), is alive and well; enjoying himself as always in the comfort of his home and loved ones,” she wrote.
The actress further threatened to take legal action against people who peddling the death rumours.
“To all those who have decided to ignore our last warning regarding fake news kindly prepare for legal action,” she added.