Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu shares sad news about her fathers passing (Picture: BBC/Kieron McCarron)Former Holby City star Chizzy Akudolu has shared the heartbreaking news that her father has died, describing the loss as feeling like ‘losing a part of yourself.’ Revealing that he passed away on July 27 after spending two weeks in hospital, Chizzy paid tribute to the man she described as her ‘wonderful Father.’ She wrote: ‘On July 27th, 2026, after 2 weeks in hospital, my wonderful Father passed. TV presenter Lisa Snowdon also shared her support, commenting: ‘I’m so sorry Chizzy – heartbroken for you all. Chizzy is best known to soap and drama fans for playing consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mo Effanga in Holby City.