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His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death via an Instagram post. In the statement, the family described the late actor as 'The Lion of Lufodo'."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jacobs began his career in Britain, training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and working in repertory theatres and on British television. He later relocated to Nigeria, where he became a prominent figure in the film industry. He was married to fellow veteran actress Joke Silva."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on date of birth"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Punch Newspapers and The Sunday Guardian Live state Olu Jacobs was born on 11 July 1942. 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