Bakare, who has been sick for more than a year was discharged from the University College Hospital (UCH) last year after he was allegedly diagnosed with a respiratory disorder problem.
Bakare, who has been sick for more than a year was discharged from the University College Hospital (UCH) last year after he was allegedly diagnosed with a respiratory disorder problem.
He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, according to findings.
Actor, Saidi Balogun, said he received the news of his death with shock.
“Yes, it is true Olumide Bakare is dead. He died on his way to his hospital. When I called his number, his personal assistant picked his phone and told me he was dead. That’s how much I can say for now.”
Bakare, 65, is famous for his role as Chief Koko in the rested TV series, Koko Close. A cross-over actor, he also starred alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Hollywood’s Isaiah Washington in Tony Abulu’s 2013 film, Doctor Bell.
1. In his words, Bakare was addicted to drinking, womanising, smoking despite ill health. He revealed this in one of his interviews with the press. In his words, "I don’t know how to tell lies, I still smoke and drink. I still find time to sleep with women. But the truth is that I am not doing all these things as before. And the fact still remains that I’m not properly married."
2. Late Bakare discovered his illness long ago before his death and he battled with it to remain alive before he gave up the ghost.
3. He had 4 children namely; Olabode, who is a pastor in the United States; Oluwamayowa, a businessman in Lagos here; Oluwatofunmi who is a graduate of Ekiti state University and his lovely princess, Halimat. OLumide Bakare
4. He had his first child at 23 when he was in the University of Ibadan, Oyo state.
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