Obituary
5 LAS News stories tagged “Obituary”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93 after six‑decade career
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy‑winning actor celebrated for roles in Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences, died of natural causes at 93, prompting tributes from fellow performers and industry peers.
Photo: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 6 sources
Delta State mourns death of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, aged 71
Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State and a trained medical doctor, died on 19 October 2026 at the age of 71. His family announced the loss, recalling his eight‑year tenure marked by health and infrastructure initiatives.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 14:45 WAT · 10 sources
FRSC Ogun State Sector Commander Oludare Ogunjobi Passes Away After Short Illness
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the death of its Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, following a brief illness, describing his loss as significant for the corps and the wider road‑safety community.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 5 sources
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham dies aged 32 after kidney infection
Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor passed away on 13 October 2026 at the age of 32 following a prolonged kidney infection. She was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja on 17 October, with family and colleagues paying tribute to her talent and legacy.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 10:15 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria mourns death of veteran diplomat and journalist Patrick Dele Cole
President Bola Tinubu and national leaders expressed sorrow after the passing of former ambassador and Daily Times chief Patrick Dele Cole, who died in London at 86 following a period of ill health.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 06:15 WAT · 5 sources