Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is grieving the loss of her mother, Emily Faye, who died on October 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness.

The actress shared the sad news with her followers on Instagram, expressing her heartbreak over the loss of her beloved mother.

“With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness,” she wrote.

Adunni Ade revealed that her mother passed away in the presence of her children, grandchildren, sisters and other family members, who gathered around her in her final moments.

The actress also called on fans, friends and well-wishers to pray for her late mother and ask for strength for the family as they cope with the painful loss.

Although she did not disclose the nature of her mother’s illness, her message reflected the emotional weight of losing a parent after a prolonged health struggle.

Adunni Ade has established herself as a familiar face in Nollywood through her work in Nigerian films. However, her latest announcement shifts attention from her career to a deeply personal loss as she and her family mourn a woman whose memory they will continue to cherish.