According to reports, the veteran actress died of heart attack on Monday morning, Feb. 4th 2019 at her residence in Ibadan.
Her grand-daughter confirmed the reports on Facebook:
“I never thought I’d ever use these pictures to say RIP to you ma but who am I to question you, God?. Mother like you is scarce. A very good, prayerful, and friendly mother to all. We (Ogunsola Isho Pepper) are all going to miss you Grandma Ogunsola Funmilayo Iya Ijewuru. May God forgive you of all your shortcomings? ???? and grant you eternal rest?. Rest on the Bossom of our Lord Christ till we meet and part no more”.
The veteran actress was married to Ishola Ogunsola aka I Show Pepper who is an actor that died 27 years ago.