Popular Nollywood actor, Temitope Osoba, is dead at the age of 40.

Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post shared on his Instagram page.

Expressing grief over the loss, Sanni said he had been unable to sleep since learning of the actress’ death, describing her as a dear sister with whom he shared memorable moments.

He wrote, “Couldn’t sleep since last night, it’s well. Rest in peace my dearest sister, Temitope Osoba. We had amazing time and good memories together, till we meet again. I really dunno what to say mehn, gosh.”

Also griefing, another thespian, Adeyemo Seilat wrote on her Instagram reel, “Sigh! I hate to hear about the death of young people. Life is vanity! Rest in peace Tope Osoba. May you find eternal rest.”