There were rumours making rounds on social media that veteran actor, Olu Jacobs was dead.

In response to these speculations, wife of Olu Jacobs, Mrs Joke Silva has reacted.

Joke Silva in a statement with journalists on Tuesday evening stated that her husband is alive, adding that the “family found the development so depressing that members had to speak out.”

She also disclosed that the family had been inundated with calls by well-wishers who wanted to find out the truth.

Similarly, Nollywood actress, Lala Akindoju, debunked the rumour that the veteran actor is dead.

Akindoju, who has a close relationship with Olu Jacobs and his wife, said in a Twitter post that she spoke with the man and that he was “alive and well.”