Patience Ozokwor Expresses Concern for Olu Jacobs' Health

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has voiced her concern regarding the health of her colleague Olu Jacobs, who has been managing dementia with Lewy bodies, a progressive degenerative brain disease, as revealed by his wife, Joke Silva, in 2021. In an interview with Femi Babs TV on YouTube, Ozokwor stated that she feels deeply saddened about Jacobs' situation and prefers not to dwell on it.
She shared her emotional struggles with the deaths of fellow actors, particularly imagining the impact of losing veteran actor Pete Edochie. Ozokwor recounted her grief over the deaths of Sam Loco and Mr Ibu, emphasizing her strong attachment to her colleagues and the emotional toll their losses have taken on her.
She noted that her reactions to these losses have changed over time, reflecting on how she coped differently when Sam Loco passed away compared to more recent losses.
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