The relatives of Nollywood star Tope Osoba have refuted widespread rumors concerning the cause of her passing. Reports from DAILY POST indicated the actress died on Tuesday evening shortly after updating her WhatsApp status and speaking with colleagues.
Because she had previously requested public financial aid for breast cancer treatment two years ago, many assumed her death was linked to the illness. In an official notice posted to her Instagram account this Thursday, her family firmly rejected these assumptions, clarifying that cancer was not the cause of death.
The family chose not to reveal the specific cause of her sudden passing at this time. They expressed frustration regarding unverified claims appearing on social media and blogs, labeling such reports as speculative and unauthorized. They have requested that the public stop spreading misinformation to respect their privacy during this grieving period and promised to provide updates through her official social media channels.