Colleagues and fans of Nollywood actress Joke Silva are rallying around her following the loss of her elder brother.

The wife of Olu Jacobs made the sad news known on her Instagram page, where she announced that her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, aged 73, had passed away.

She described the deceased as easy-going and prayed that his soul rest in peace.

“With acceptance of God’s Sovereign will.
We announce the call to Glory of my dear brother John Olabiyi Silva, long John Silva.
Bros B…Uncle B….
My easy-going, lucky brother.
Rest in peace. January 22nd, 1953-August 29th, 2025″.

Some colleagues and fans took to her comment section to sympathise with her.

Hilda Dokubo wrote, “May his soul rest in the Lord

Tania Omotayo wrote, “RIP Uncle B

Yemisi Wada wrote, “May his soul rest in perpetual peace and may the Almighty uphold all he’s left behind. Amen

Chigurl wrote, “I am so sorry, Aunty. So very sorry

Bunmi Oke wrote, “Please accept my condolences, Aunty Joke

Judith Audu wrote, “My condolences, mama

One olamidetm wrote, “So sorry, ma. May his soul rest in peace

One dr helenmore wrote, “Oh so sorry for your loss ma

One de_touch_beauty_plux wrote, “Condolences ma

One officialkeppyekpenyong wrote, “May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen

One moyinoluwaolutayo wrote, “May his soul rest in peace