Nollywood is mourning the loss of actress Temitope Osoba, who has died after a prolonged battle with cancer, nearly two years after undergoing surgery related to the disease. Her death was announced on Wednesday by actor Alesh Ola Sanni, a close friend and colleague, who said she passed away on Tuesday evening. Osoba had publicly appealed for financial assistance in November 2024 to help fund another surgery as she continued treatment. The appeal highlighted the financial burden many African entertainers face while battling serious illnesses and attracted support from members of the Nollywood community. The actress had previously undergone breast cancer surgery but continued to suffer complications linked to the illness.