Nollywood actress, Shade Akintaylor, popularly known as Oluweri has died.

Thelagostimes gathered that Oluweri died in the United Kingdom.

This was announced by her family member, Tunji Ajibola via Facebook.

According to Ajibola, she was 59-year-old.

“Shade AKINTAYLOR Lives On. OLUWERI MAGBO OJO. ADIEU. The Akintaylor & Ajibola Family announces the passage of our Sister.

“She Left Us Quietly and Peacefully Last Night in UK. Sleep On, Our Angel , Until We Part No More. Our Sister would have clocked 60 years in October,” he wrote.

The deceased gained popularity after playing the role of a mermaid in a Bayowa Films production, Oluweri Magbojo.