Diminutive Nollywood actress, Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, has died after battling liver disease.
Bellnews recalls that the movie star had been critically ill, and her colleagues, Wunmi Toriola, Foluke Daramola, Mama Nonetwork and many others had been soliciting donations from the public towards her treatment.
In a post on Instagram on Thursday, Nollywood actor, TeeMony, announced that Aunty Ajara has passed away.
He expressed appreciation to everyone who had shown the deceased love and stood by her with prayers during her ailing condition.
The post read, “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.
“During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion.
“At this moment, we kindly urge family, friends, and the general public to please stop sending money to the previously shared account, as it is no longer required.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”