Nollywood's Lilian Esoro Mourns Father's Sudden Death, Opens Up on Grief

• Lilian Esoro took to Instagram to announce the sudden passing of her father, describing him as her only living parent
• The Nollywood actress revealed she had been burying herself in work and social activities in an attempt to cope with the loss
• Esoro's post drew an outpouring of sympathy from colleagues and fans who flooded her comment section with condolences

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has broken her silence on the loss of her father, describing his sudden death as one of the most painful moments she has ever faced.

The actress shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, posting a photograph of her late father alongside a deeply personal message.

She disclosed that he passed away unexpectedly several weeks ago, and that the timing made things even harder; she had already been carrying the weight of losing a close friend around the same period.

"A man who was an integral part of my life, the man who led me to Christ, my only living parent, my Dad, passed away suddenly," she wrote in the post.

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Lilian Esoro on coping with father's loss

Esoro was candid about her struggle to process the grief. She admitted to keeping herself occupied with work, social events, and planning as a way of getting through the days, but acknowledged that none of it has offered any real relief.

She described the grief as something that does not follow a pattern, hitting at unexpected moments and in ways she finds hard to put into words.

"This kind of grief is different. It is heart-wrenching and almost impossible to explain. Some days, I am genuinely happy. Other days, a wave of sadness hits me so suddenly and so deeply that I almost don't know what to do with it or how to react," she shared.

Faith remains Lilian Esoro's anchor

Even through the pain, the actress said her faith has kept her grounded. She was clear that her belief in God has not wavered, writing:

"It is well with my soul. God is still God! With him there is no controversy."

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She also took a moment to express gratitude to her family and friends for the love, prayers, and support they have surrounded her with since her father's passing.

The post drew an immediate response from her entertainment colleagues and fans, with several rushing to her comment section to offer condolences.

See Lilian Esoro's Instagram post below:

Reactions to Lilian Esoro's post

YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions below.

@nancyisimeofficial stated:

"Sending you lots of love as you navigate through this difficult time Lili."

@k8henshaw noted:

"My sincere sympathy Lilian and to your family. May God comfort you all. May Daddy's soul rest in peace."

@chidimokeme stated:

"So sorry Lilian. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you and your family. May papa's soul rest in perfect peace."

Source: YEN.com.gh