The sad incident was reported on Sunday, July 2, 2017. It was reported that the actress' beautiful daughter passed away due to complications from sickle cell.

Pulse Celebs reached out to the actress' representative, Emiralty, who said the actress is doing well.

According to him, "she's doing fine. Remi Surutu is doing fine. thank you so much." When asked about the burial arrangements he said, "we are yet to conclude arrangements on that hopefully later today we should know the bearing."

Remi Oshodi Surutu, lost her daughter, Ayo, after a sickle cell crisis at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

The sad passing away of the young lady was announced on social media by Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi who expressed his shock.

He wrote, "Rest in Peace AYO. May God grant your mum @therealremisurutu the strength to bear this loss. She did all she can, omg! Aunty Remi, please take heart.

"Seeing your lifeless body now caused me more pain and it is because I value the friendship we shared. Journey well. In serious pain now."

The sad incident came barely 24 hours after Surutu's Instagram post where she shared prayers concerning God's protection on her children as well as others.

"Happy new month... We decree favour upon our children, we pray that the Lord will encompass them with favour as with a shield in Jesus Name," the post reads.