Well-known actor Murphy Afolabi recently passed away on May 14, 2023, at the age of 49. Afolabi accidentally fell in the bathroom and injured his head, which eventually led to his demise. The news comes a few days after he celebrated his birthday on May 5, 2023.Afolabi's death was also confirmed by film director and producer Tunde Old-Yusuf via Facebook. The post stated:"Rest in peace. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss."The official Facebook page of Iyalaje Courtroom Show paid tribute to Afolabi on Facebook by posting a picture. Nigerian film actress Iyabo Ojo also expressed grief over Afolabi's demise and the caption of her post read:"Hmmmmmmmmmm, this death news knows how to kill someone's joy. If you don't have shock absorber na heart attack straight…. Gone too soon, Murphy Afolabi rest on…. I feel somehow writing gone too soon or rest on sef, #angryandnumb"Murphy Afolabi gained recognition for his flawless work in Nollywood filmsMurphy Afolabi appeared in around 60 films (Image via HRSirjesty/Twitter)Born on May 5, 1974, Murphy Afolabi was known for his performances in various Nollywood films. Although there are no details available on his childhood, parents, and school, he went to the Ire Polytechnic where he acquired his degree in Mass Communication, Theatre Arts, and Film Production.Afolabi began his acting career at a very young age and was known for his performance in the film, Ifa Olokun. Actor Dagunro was his mentor at the time who helped him work on his acting skills.He appeared in around 60 films like Owo Wunmi, Osun the Goddess, Bi a se b'eru, The Ghost and the Tout, Mafi Wonmi, Olokiki Oru, Blackout, and more. He was a recipient of different nominations at the City People Movie Awards in the categories of Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Producer.He was also the victim of a robbery incident where a few thieves attacked him and robbed his items, which includes a phone, laptop, money, and everything else that was inside his car. During the incident, the robbers also fired a shot at Murphy but he was able to survive.According to Opoyi, his net worth was estimated to be around $400,000, which was a result of his successful acting career over the years. His earnings also contributed to making him the owner of several properties.Netizens pay tribute on TwitterMurphy Afolabi gained popularity over the years for his flawless work in films. Several personalities who knew Afolabi paid tribute to him on different social media platforms. Actress Biola Adebayo posted a video on Facebook, saying:"He slumped and died in the bathroom. This life is vanity. Murphy Afolabi is dead."Twitter was flooded with tributes when people heard about his demise:𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊@TheMahleekRIP MURPHY AFOLABI 🕊️2324315RIP MURPHY AFOLABI 🕊️💔 https://t.co/GlpzuA8n2qOdunolamide Oladele🦋@Odunolamide_ORIP Murphy Afolabi 22320RIP Murphy Afolabi 😢 https://t.co/CfOdZQT1kYBlacxz08🎮@Blacxz08Rip Murphy Afolabi, live on brother Let’s run through some of his funny videos 1. What role can’t he play tho13836Rip Murphy Afolabi, live on brother💔💔💔 Let’s run through some of his funny videos 1. What role can’t he play tho https://t.co/p23rZ4Q7rYFikky ⚈@fikky_ybnlRIP, Murphy Afolabi 🕊️24516RIP, Murphy Afolabi 💔🕊️ https://t.co/7sYM0OQN2vEhmCee.ETH👾@arismile01Rip Murphy Afolabi . Still watching his movie right now on AM YORUBA513Rip Murphy Afolabi 😢 💔. Still watching his movie right now on AM YORUBA https://t.co/TbG5DpRy5cPrincess Munah🥰❤️@PrincessMunah01If there is anything that scares me the most, it's the fact that no one knows when🥺 May Allah forgive our dead ones.Indeed Death is inevitable.Add death to your plans It could be you or meRIP MURPHY AFOLABI🕊️28424If there is anything that scares me the most, it's the fact that no one knows when🥺 May Allah forgive our dead ones.Indeed Death is inevitable.Add death to your plans😪 It could be you or me💔RIP MURPHY AFOLABI🕊️💔 https://t.co/F6jmxeXwt0Deji Durotoye@durotoye_dejiRip Murphy Afolabi🕊8110Rip Murphy Afolabi🕊 https://t.co/wVL4BpOPsDOlamide 😇💎@lamskid24Drop a love Emoji if you love this Man. Rip {Murphy Afolabi}. 195Drop a love ❤️ Emoji if you love this Man. Rip {Murphy Afolabi}. 💔 https://t.co/S9FGFGjgE99jaXavier ✸@9jaxavier0Rest In Peace Murphy AfolabiRIP legendMr. Figilant153Rest In Peace Murphy AfolabiRIP legendMr. Figilant https://t.co/cWuXzsfnJB𝕃𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕖 ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕤@LuckeeChrissMurphy Afolabi was a legend. Rip king 🕊️22Murphy Afolabi was a legend. Rip king 🕊️Afolabi is survived by his daughter Fathia Afolabi. Fathia was frequently featured in Murphy's Instagram posts and he reportedly had another daughter, Moyosoreoluwa. However, Murphy never revealed anything about his wife.