The family of Nollywood actress Rachel Oniga has revealed that she died of a heart-related ailment which she battled with for a short time before her death on Friday.
The deceased’s elder sister Toyin Odusote made the revelation in a statement on Saturday, in which she also debunked reports that the 64-year-old died from COVID-related complications.
“Contrary to diverse reports informing that she died from Covid-19 complications, we write to inform the general public that she died from a heart-related issue: an ailment she battled with for a short period before her demise,” Ms. Odusote said.
The sister also revealed that the actress died in a Lagos hospital on Friday, July 30, around 10 p.m.
“We accept her sudden transition as God’s design and we see it as a function of a race of life well finished. Painful as it may be, we accept it in good faith and total submission to her maker.
“Burial arrangements will be announced in due course. We appreciate the calls, messages, and condolences expressed by everyone and we pray for a sweet repose of her beautiful soul. Please accept this release as the only authentic one on behalf of the family until we meet to come up with another,” the statement added.
