Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described the passing of Osun-born Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri as shocking and devastating.
The governor in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Friday stated that the late thespian during his lifetime was a delight to watch on screen.
Adeleke also stated that Sisi Quadri also radiated homes with laughter through his style of acting.
DAILY POST gathered that the late comic actor passed away when he was rushed to hospital after suffering persistent hiccups which were caused by a kidney-related ailment while in his hometown in Iwo, Osun State.
The governor also commiserated with his immediate family, especially his aged father, Alhaji Oyebamiji, the people of Iwoland and the movie industry as a whole, urging them to take consolation in a life of impacts, particularly in the acting profession.
Adeleke said, “Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji (aka Sisi Quadri) was a delight to watch in movies. He was a great talent that illuminated homes and imparted valuable messages. With his demise, the memory of the wonderful moments he created on the scenes, and more, the comical relief he inspired through his works, will reverberate for years.
“I mourn his loss knowing well the great talent that is gone. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Iwoland, the movie industry, and everyone touched by this devastating experience.
“It is my sincere prayer that they get the strength to bear the hard moment his passage represents. May Almighty Allah grant his aljanah fridaos soul.”
Sisi Quadri’s passing, shocking, devastating – Gov Adeleke
