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Patrick Doyle Mourns Death of Newborn Daughter

Published 13 April 2026

Renowned Nigerian actor and broadcaster Patrick Doyle announced the tragic death of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet Doyle, just one day after her birth, leaving him and his family in mourning.

The child was born on Friday, April 10, at approximately 10:40 a.m., as Doyle shared in a joyful social media post that day. He described the arrival as a "precious addition" to his family, noting that both his wife, Funmilayo, and the baby were doing well. "To the glory of God, I announce the precious addition of a female child to my quiver. Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle was born yesterday at about 10:40 a.m. Mother and child are doing well and daddy is overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to God Almighty," he wrote on Facebook.

However, in a subsequent post on Sunday, Doyle revealed that Omayinuwa had passed away the previous day. "Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 10, and returned to heaven on Saturday, April 11, at about 4:15 p.m.," he stated. "Her stay was short, but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise. This much we know, though: God still rules in the affairs of men. Our faith...

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