Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has disclosed the devastating loss of his newborn baby a few hours after her birth.
Doyle and his wife, Funmilayo, welcomed the child on Friday and announced the sad news on the actor’s official Facebook page on Saturday, expressing gratitude to God.
The baby girl, named Omayinuwa Doyle, passed away on Saturday.
“Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday, 10th of April, and returned to heaven on Saturday, 11th of April, at about 4:15 pm. Her stay was short, but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise,” he wrote.
He added, “This much we know, though, God still rules in the affairs of men. Our faith in the goodness of God remains resolute regardless. Sibe’ sibe’ Oluwa n’be’. It is well with our soul.”
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Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with condolences and prayers for the grieving family.
Paschal MkpFacebooke on Facebook, “Take heart, my favourite Nollywood legend, the baby that will stay will come in due time.”
Umukoro Brodrick also wrote, “Is it not just yesterday the news of the newborn came out?? So sorry.”
Da-omonaa Sunday Agiobu said, “My lord, we serve; give us grace to be consoled.”
!!! The birth of the baby was announced just about 24 hours ago, and now this.”ADVERTISEMENT
