@nostalgicsound_ng: The story of legendary actor Olu Jacobs on screen goes back to the early 1970s, when he was already appearing on British television. . After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, he worked across British theatre and television, appearing in productions including The Goodies, Barlow at Large, The Professionals and Till Death Us Do Part. . In January 1974, he appeared as a TV repairman in “Strikes and Blackouts,” the third episode of Series 5 of the BBC sitcom Till D£-ath Us Do Part. Recorded at BBC Television Centre on January 6, the episode was broadcast on BBC1 on January 23, 1974. . That 1974 appearance was only one chapter in a career that would take Olu Jacobs across British television, international cinema and Nigerian film. . Olu Jacobs passed away today, September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His family described him as “The Lion of Lufodo” as they announced his passing with gratitude for a life well lived. Rest in peace, screen legend. 🕊️ . . . #OluJacobs #TillDeathUsDoPart #Nollywood #BritishTelevision #NostalgicSoundNg

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