In a statement released by her sister, Deaconess Toyin Odusote, the family said the actress died from a heart-related ailment that she battled within a short period of time.

Read the statement below

According to reports, the actress who has been divorced from her husband for 19 years, died on Friday night July 30th from Covid-19 complications .

Oniga is said to have shot some scenes in a movie at Mowe, Ogun state earlier this week before her death. Other details are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.

Penning down a tribute to the deceased, Facebook user Olusegun Oshiyoye who described Rachel Oniga as his aunt wrote; “Rest in peace Aunty Rachel. Words cannot describe what I am feeling right now. Our  last conversation was not like this…Your memories will never be forgotten Mummy Olamiji…Continue to rest in peace”