Popular Actor David Kaffinetti peacefully passed away in his sleep yesterday.

Confirming the demise, his bandmates from ‘Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom’ in a Facebook post disclosed that Kaff died in his sleep.

“Our brother David Kaffinetti peacefully passed away in his sleep yesterday. We are devastated by this event. RIP dear brother,” the post stated.

After gaining prominence in the 1984 mockumentary, the deceased continued to perform as part of Spinal Tap at events, including a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, before parting ways to join other bands.

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In other news, former Super Eagles winger and domestic football icon, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away, marking another painful loss for Nigerian football just days after the death of ex-national team captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.

Popularly known as Babaoo by fans and teammates, Waobikeze was celebrated for his remarkable left foot, quick feet, and dazzling ball control that lit up stadiums across the country in his prime.

The news of Waobikeze’s death was confirmed on Monday by his brother, Eli Waobikeze, who made the announcement in a heartfelt message shared on Facebook.

While Waobikeze played only a limited number of matches for the Super Eagles due to intense competition for positions, he remained a standout figure in the Nigerian league, earning a cult following during his stints with top-flight clubs such as Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC).