Eucharia Anunobi Loses Only Child …As Obi Madubogwu Bows To Death

Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has confirmed the news of the death of her only child, Raymond. The news of the death of the 15-year-old boy broke earlier on Tuesday as it was reported that Raymond died of sickle cell anaemia, a sickness he was reportedly born with.
Speaking with reporters on the child’s death,  the actress said “my son has gone to our place of origin to be with our daddy Jesus waiting for me when I eventually go there at the fullness of time, God knows best, thank you, I appreciate”.
Meanwhile, Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwu who has been battling with acute diabetes and foot ulcers for sometime now, has finally lost the battle to death. He died on Monday, August 28 after he developed fever and was rushed to the hospital where he had complications and later gave up the ghost.
Some months ago, the actor expressed his heart-felt thanks to Nigerians who helped him out financially, physically and spiritually.             He also urged them not to give up on him, but to assist him complete the final stage of his treatment which entailed flying out to a U.S. hospital.
Confirming Madubogwu’s demise on the film makers platform on WhatsApp called Film4Life Monday evening, Veteran Producer, Chief Nwokeabia wrote: “Obi is dead, we just spoke to his wife. He developed fever yesterday, went to the hospital this morning, had complications and died. The family will be taking the corpse home tomorrow”.
Also, the newly elected president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr Emeka  Rollas confirmed the news of Madubogwu’s death saying “it is sad that after receiving Obi’s congratulatory message on the telephone, he did not live to see me face to face and thereafter meet the reforms we are about bringing to AGN with this new excos”.
“Obi was part of this dream to see that I become the president of the Guild, last year I chaired the event organised by his Saving Life for Africa Diabetes Foundation. We talked about how I would use AGN help drive his foundation if I become president of AGN. This is another sad day for Nollywood”, may his soul rest in peace, he reacted.
Obi Madubogwu who become popular for his role as King of Musanga in the block buster movie “Battle of Muzanga” was formerly on admission at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta Yaba, Lagos State.  The actor was known for his lead roles in movies such as ‘Passion Of My Blood’ “Mothers In-Law, the King of Musanga among others.