Veteran actor Patrick Doyle is mourning the tragic loss of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Doyle, who passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The infant died just over 24 hours after her birth on Friday morning, turning a moment of family celebration into one of profound grief.

In a heartbreaking update shared on Facebook this Sunday, Doyle announced the news while expressing deep gratitude for the brief time his family spent with her. Despite the short duration of her life, he noted that Omayinuwa brought immense joy, concluding his message with a poignant affirmation of faith: "It is well with our soul.

He also shared his family’s faith and resilience in the face of their loss. “Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday, 10th of April, and returned to heaven on Saturday, 11th of April, at about 4:15 pm. Her stay was short, but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise,” he wrote.

“This much we know, though, God still rules in the affairs of men. Our faith in the goodness of God remains resolute regardless. Sibe’ sibe’ Oluwa n’be’. It is well with our soul.”

The actor recently celebrated the birth of the child with his wife, Funmilayo Doyle, marking a new chapter for the couple. However, as news of the tragedy spread, social media has been overwhelmed with a wave of condolences and prayers from fans and well-wishers supporting the family through this difficult time.