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Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has died after battling breast cancer. She was 40, according to reports from Vanguard. Fellow actress Foluke Daramola announced the sad news via her Instagram page on Wednesday. Osoba publicly disclosed her health struggle in 2024 when she appealed for financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery.
She needed a second operation estimated to cost about N12 million to remove remaining cancerous particles. She discovered a lump during a routine self-examination, which was initially dismissed by a doctor before tests confirmed it was cancerous.
Key Points:
Osoba passed away at the age of 40 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
She underwent her first surgery in 2024 and needed a second operation costing N12 million.
A doctor initially dismissed her self-discovered lump, attributing it to childbearing changes.
Her persistence in seeking further tests eventually confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans remembering her resilience and contributions to Nollywood.
Osoba’s death highlights the importance of early detection and persistence in seeking medical attention, and her legacy in Nollywood will be remembered by colleagues and fans.
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